Merrimac station

Merrimac station is one of three new stations being delivered on the Gold Coast, to better connect South East Queensland’s growing population.

Fulton Hogan has been awarded the contract to design and build Merrimac station and major construction is underway.

To see what the final design of the new Merrimac station will look like once construction is complete, use our online panorama tool.

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Current status

Final design of the station has been completed and major construction activities are underway.

The community will be kept updated of the construction activities, and will be notified well in advance of services commencing at Merrimac station

You can find out more information on the final design here.

Future Merrimac station flythrough

Benefits for Merrimac

Merrimac station will provide the local community with greater access to convenient rail services, expanding options for easy travel within the Gold Coast, as well as to Brisbane.

The new Merrimac station will be located off Gooding Drive, approximately 750 metres east of the Pacific Motorway and Gooding Drive Interchange (Exit 77).

Map showing the features of the future Merrimac station.

Station features:

1. Approximately 200 parking spaces
2. Eight accessible parking spaces
3. Primary station entrance (east) and plaza)
4. Secondary station entrance (west)
5. Ticket office
6. Pedestrian overpass with lifts on each platform (for two-way access)

7. Undercover lock-up enclosure for 40 bicycles
8. Additional outdoor bike racks
9. Bioretention (storm water) basins and drainage structures
10. Queensland Rail maintenance vehicle access road
11. A new signalised intersection off Gooding Drive with dedicated turning lanes into station
12. Shared cyclist / pedestrian path

Community engagement

Following community consultation and feedback, features to enhance the station design now include:

removal of the Gooding Drive switchback ramp, creating a smoother entrance to the station via a shared bicycle and pedestrian path
new local bus terminus in the station for improved integration with the public transport network
additional pedestrian and cyclist access from the western side at Crelga Court
improvements to existing pedestrian paths and active transport connectivity
landscaping changes and improved lighting design to enhance visual amenity and overall safety of station.

There are aspects of the station design which must meet specific legislative requirements for rail infrastructure to maintain safety and cannot be changed, for example platform and overpass design, lighting levels, or other safety measures.

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