Factsheet And Talking Points Regarding The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Project.

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The Department released a factsheet on the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Stage 1, a $5.5 billion project jointly funded by the Australian Government ($2.75 billion capped) and Queensland Government ($2.75 billion). Stage 1 involves constructing approximately 19km of dual-track rail between Beerwah and Caloundra with two new stations, station upgrades, and corridor protection to Maroochydore, scheduled to commence in 2026 and become operational for the 2032 Brisbane Games. The project will eventually expand to a full 37km line to Maroochydore, with the complete build taking at least a decade. The factsheet notes stakeholder sensitivity around Stage 1's limitations given that 2032 Games venues are further north at Birtinya, and identifies potential political pressure for earlier full-line completion. Construction is estimated to support an average of 2,