Coomera Connector
The Coomera Connector (sometimes referred to as the Second M1), is a future state-controlled north-south transport corridor between Loganholme and Nerang, east of the Pacific Motorway (M1) and the heavy train line.
Coomera Connector Stage 1 North
Coomera Connector (Stage 1) is around 16km and will be delivered in 3 construction packages. Stage 1 North, which is currently under construction, is the 4km section from Shipper Drive to Helensvale Road.
The Coomera Connector (sometimes referred to as the Second M1), is a future state-controlled north-south transport corridor between Loganholme and Nerang, east of the Pacific Motorway (M1) and the heavy train line.
Benefits
- Improves safety
- Increases capacity
- Improves network efficiency
- Increases traffic flow
- Reduces interchange queuing
- Reduces travel time
- Contributes to economy
Key features
This 4km section of the project will include:
- 4 lanes with provision for future widening into the centre median to 6 lanes. Bridges will be future-proofed to 6 lanes to help minimise future construction impacts to adjacent residents and the travelling public
- grade-separated interchanges at Shipper Drive and Helensvale Road
- an almost 1km-long bridge over the Coomera River and Saltwater Creek
- open graded asphalt road surface for increased safety and reduced noise
- 4.19km of shared bike and pedestrian path with local path network connections at Shipper Drive, McPhail Road, future Hope Island Station/Hope Island Road, Condamine Crescent, Monterey Keys Drive, Rosswood Court Reserve and Helensvale Road.
Stage 1 North also includes upgrades to a section of Foxwell Road and a section of Shipper Drive (now known as the Coomera Link Road).
Funding
The Australian and Queensland governments have committed a total of $2.593 billion to plan and construct Coomera Connector (Stage 1) (Second M1) between Coomera and Nerang. Investment ID 1776678.
The Queensland Government has committed to funding an additional $432 million to see Coomera Connector Stage 1 delivered, bringing the State's total contribution to $1.513 billion.
A further commitment for an equal share of $432 million is being sought from the Australian Government to ensure the project can be delivered for the community.
Project scope, cost, timing and funding contributions under this project are subject to further consideration and negotiation with the Australian Government.
- Total investment
- $2.593 billion
- Australian Government
- $1.08 billion
- Queensland Government
- $1.513 billion
Current status
Construction is underway.
Key milestones
- November 2021: Early works agreement awarded to complete detailed design of this section
- 2022: Early works site investigations and detailed design progressed
- March 2023: Road construction started. Detailed design released to the public
- From 2025: Stage 1 expected to progressively open to traffic.
Project map
Download the detailed Coomera Connector Stage 1 North map (JPG, 2.62MB) for more information about the location of this motorway and the locations of maintenance access tracks, active transport shared paths, and other project details.
