The Wave public transport project
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The Sunshine Coast is set to transform its public transport network with The Wave, a major infrastructure initiative set to support a growing community, encourage sustainable travel and boost opportunities ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Key features include a Beerwah–Birtinya rail connection (Stages 1 and 2) and a rapid bus corridor linking Maroochydore City Centre and the Sunshine Coast Airport (Stage 3). High-capacity, frequent services will ensure reliable, seamless journeys across the region.
The project will deliver five new rail stations and a Sunshine Coast Metro bus service, connecting key precincts, supporting local travel and encouraging walkable neighbourhoods.
By improving accessibility, reducing congestion and strengthening regional connectivity, The Wave positions the Sunshine Coast as a future-ready, prosperous and highly connected business destination.
What is it?
The Wave is a mass transit public transport system designed to move large numbers of people along fixed routes or networks and is a key consideration for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It includes:
- Heavy passenger rail (The Wave Stages 1 and 2)
- High-capacity, high-frequency metro service (The Wave Stage 3)
By 2041, by shifting people to sustainable transport, we hope to achieve:
- 830,000 less cars on our roads each day
- Prevent lost productivity from traffic congestion costing up to $3billion a year (currently estimated at $500m per year)
- Significantly improve our liveability and natural environment
