As part of the Sunshine Coast Public Transport Detailed Business Case, 18 stations have been proposed within Stage 1 of the project area, between Maroochydore to Birtinya.
Station locations for Stage 2, between Birtinya to Caloundra, will be determined as part of future planning.
Locations have been determined through careful consideration of:
Community feedback captured via TMR's interactive map as part of consultation carried out in mid-2023 was also carefully considered. Feedback also highlighted support for conveniently located stations, accessibility, active transport connections and careful integration within the community.
Click on each of the 'hotspots' below to learn more about the location of the proposed stations.
Stations can be categorised into 2 different types:
To understand the difference between them, read more information below and view artist's impressions of each type.
Interchange stations provide for high patronage in mixed use areas with high pedestrian activity.
Interchange stations can be major or minor and provide for connections with heavy rail (Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line) and/or high frequency local bus services.
Standard stations provide for low to medium patronage located near residential areas or near community facilities.
They are mainly accessed by pedestrians and bike riders.
All artist's impressions shown are indicative only and subject to change.
TMR aims for stations to balance the function of public transport with placemaking elements that complement the Sunshine Coast character and lifestyle that everyone knows and enjoys.
Stations will include design elements that showcase local identity through art, history, storytelling, landscaping and streetscaping, while also providing consistent and familiar features that support accessibility and wayfinding.
To achieve this, TMR has identified 5 distinctive character types for areas along the corridor, which are inspired by local settings and surroundings.
These character areas will help inform the future look and feel, and design elements of the stations.
The character types include:
Coastal stations are located in close proximity to beaches and tourism accommodation. The Coastal character is inspired by headland rock forms, ocean outlooks and warmth.
Natural materials and tones will help create relaxed, green and shady spaces.
Town Centre stations are located within urban renewal and employment zones. The Town Centre character takes inspiration from new, sustainable city centre precincts.
Neutral colours, leafy plants and First Nations storytelling elements will help create shady outdoor meeting places that cater for day and night time use.
Neighbourhood stations are located in close proximity to residential areas. The Neighbourhood character is inspired by the local communities in which the stations fall, and local businesses.
Active streetscapes, street furniture and public art by local artists will enhance the low key and relaxed lifestyle of stations within these areas.
Gateway stations are located in areas that fall between major Town Centre areas. The Gateway character is inspired by nature, providing an inter-urban break between key destinations.
Lush planting, shady pocket parks, integrated shelters and street furniture, and public art will complement the surroundings of these areas.
Event stations are located in areas that host major community, cultural and sporting events. The Event character area is inspired by the headline events which the region hosts now and in the future.
Architectural arbours, wayfinding totems and bright, oversized street furniture will be featured to create vibrant, exciting spaces.
For more project information on what's happening in your region visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects
Other Queensland Government consultations can also be found at www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au
