Project updates
This page provides updates on the 4 lane upgrade of 6.1 km of Tweed Coast Road, with an estimated roadworks cost of $55 million. The project will be delivered in 6 sections as outlined in the proposed concept masterplan.
Sections 5 and 6 are the priority for construction from 2026 to 2028.
Section 1 – South of Depot Road to Grand Parade, Casuarina
The timing of the construction of the 4 laning depends on the progress or completion of sections 2 to 6. This means that section 1 will be the last program of works that will be carried out.
Design of the new roadworks including duplication of the Cudgen Creek Bridge and environmental approvals will be undertaken over the next 5 years.
So far, the following works have been completed:
- survey works for the road upgrade
- construction of a new sewer rising main (SRM4025) from Casuarina to Cudgen Creek bridge (completed in mid 2021)
- detailed design of the water main connection between Kings Forest and Casuarina (being constructed by Leda Holdings).
Section 2 – Depot Road intersection (third-party developer works)
The Depot Road intersection works is being undertaken by Leda Holdings.
Council has issued approvals for the roadwork, water and sewer infrastructure.
Kings Forest developers have installed temporary koala fencing, sediment and erosion control and service location. These works are the precursor to major roadworks currently underway, which include the provision of a roundabout, road and surfacing improvements, lighting, drainage, fauna underpasses and service installation.
For any queries email Simone Pulefale, Community Liaison Officer at simone@mkeh.com.au.
Section 3 – Cudgen Road to Depot Road (start of proposed Kings Forest development)
A detailed concept road design has been completed and enabled discussions with landowners to acquire land required for the road along Tweed Coast Road.
The upgrade to a 2.1 km of sewer rising main along Tweed Coast Road, from the Cudgen Creek intersection to south of Plantation Road, was completed in July 2022. This ensures reliable sewer services to the area and future proof the sewer network for projected growth.
Section 4 – Cudgen Road intersection (third-party hospital developer works)
Road upgrade works have been completed at the intersection of Tweed Coast Road and Cudgen Road in Cudgen. The works were undertaken by contractors on behalf of Health Infrastructure NSW.
The upgrade works, completed in late April 2023, include the provision of additional turn lanes and turning capacity, road and surfacing improvements, lighting and traffic signals and drainage and services installation.
Section 5 – North of Noble Lakeside Park to Cudgen Road intersection
Sections 5 and 6 are the priority for construction from 2026 to 2028. Both sections are being planned and will be constructed together, with joint funding from the NSW Government’s Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (75%) and Tweed Shire Council (25%).
We’re currently in the detailed civil design phase, which includes environmental, noise and cultural heritage studies. The design is expected to be finalised and a Development Application (DA) submitted by late 2024, with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) open for public comment in early 2025. Detailed designs and approvals are expected to be completed by mid 2025.
The tender process to select a contractor is expected to be completed by late 2025, with construction starting in early 2026.
Section 6 – Morton Street to north of Noble Lakeside Park
In addition to updates on section 5, we’re working with the developers of Kingscliff western precinct Gales Holdings as well as Transport for NSW to ensure intersections for the proposed development and connection to the M1 are compatible with the 4 laning of Tweed Coast Road.
