The Wave
Client side project management and environmental approvals for the Sunshine Coast’s new rail line.
- Project owner
- Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
- Location
- Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Sector
- Transport (road and rail)
- Roles
- Project manager (TMR), approvals lead (Arup), environmental planner (Arup)
Project overview
The Wave is a new rail line connecting the Sunshine Coast to the South East Queensland rail network. Stage 1, from Beerwah to Caloundra, is a key transport project for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the region’s long term growth.
Value our people delivered
- Opened a clear path to Commonwealth approval, leading the technical work on the Public Environment Report for Stages 1 and 2
- Brought specialist studies and Commonwealth engagement together into one coordinated submission
- Shaped environmental management frameworks that work under the new Brisbane Olympics legislation
- Gave TMR clear environmental requirements for tender evaluation, design and delivery
“Veluca’s inclusion in the Arup team has been, and continues to be, a proven success both within Arup, and when interfacing with the client.”