The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is planning for several major road, rail and public transport projects, including active transport, across the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland's fastest growing regions.

By 2041, more than half a million people will call the coast their home, which is an increase of around 45%, or an additional 160,000 people.

TMR is preparing the region for this transformation, and providing more accessible, sustainable and efficient ways for everyone to travel.

There are 4 projects that hold the key to unlocking future growth and unblocking the bottlenecks, and are essential to ensuring the Sunshine Coast remains a great place to live, work and visit well into the future.

These projects will help reduce the time we spend in congestion away from the people and things we love, and give greater choice about how we get where we need to be, and back home again.

  • Consultation and engagement insights summary

    View key findings for TMR's consultation carried out in mid-2023 for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line, Sunshine Coast Public Transport, Kawana Motorway and Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade projects.

    Download the report 

  • Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

    A proposed new 37km passenger rail line being planned to connect the Sunshine Coast community between Beerwah, Caloundra and Maroochydore to Brisbane and beyond.

    View the corridor and station locations 

  • Sunshine Coast Public Transport

    An enhanced public transport connection between Maroochydore and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya, with a possible extension to Caloundra.

    Tell us what is important to you 

  • Kawana Motorway

    A direct connection between Parrearra and Meridan Plains, parallel to Kawana Way and part of a new high-speed alternative to the Bruce Highway.

    Take a look at the concept designs 

  • Mooloolah River Interchange

    A multi-stage interchange upgrade including an overpass (river crossing) to connect the Sunshine Motorway to the new Kawana Motorway and an overpass between Nicklin Way and Brisbane Road.

    See the preliminary design