Gold Coast Light Rail - New Administration Building

Rail & Road

About the Project

Client
John Holland Group
End client
GoldlinQ
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Operator
Keolis Downer
Rating
Green Star

A Green Star rated administration and office building for John Holland on the Gold Coast Light Rail estate, plus refurbishment of existing buildings across two locations.

$1.5bn
Light rail programme value
7km
New track added
27km
Total network
27
Stations
2
Locations refurbished
Overview

A new administration building on an operating rail site

The Gold Coast Light Rail upgrade programme is one of Queensland’s most significant infrastructure projects. It adds nearly seven kilometres of track to create a 27 kilometre network with 27 stations, running from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads, connecting destinations, neighbourhoods and employment hubs.

Tallai was asked to build a Green Star rated new administration and office facility for John Holland, and to refurbish existing buildings across two locations on the estate. Tallai worked alongside Keolis Downer as the operations and maintenance operator, John Holland as principal contractor and GoldlinQ as the end client.

Working inside a live rail environment

The administration building was a standalone structure with offices, training facilities, a kitchen, bathrooms, a mechanical and communications room and an outdoor space.

As an operational rail site, security and permit management were central to every activity and the construction methodology had to be rigorous. Quality and safety were managed through a detailed inspection and testing plan.

Scope

Tallai’s scope of work

  • Demolition and civil works. Clearing the way for a new, efficient design.
  • Structural steel. A strong, durable and engineered frame.
  • Cladding and roofing. A modern, weather resistant exterior.
  • Hydraulics, fire, electrical and mechanical. Solar power, an advanced AV system, rainwater tanks with UV filters, BMS and communications integration, making this a true smart building.
  • Interior fit out. Bespoke cabinetry and furniture, tiling, carpets and a fully designed reception.

A cornerstone for transport on the Gold Coast

The building is a cornerstone for the future of transport on the Gold Coast. As the region grows, so does the impact of the project, supporting local infrastructure through the next two decades of development.

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