About the CTCU

The new connection into the Caloundra CBD will reduce traffic congestion at the Caloundra Road/Nicklin Way/Pelican Waters Boulevard roundabout and have flow-on benefits for local roads in Currimundi, Dicky Beach and Moffat Beach.

This project is also consistent with the community’s vision to get people out of cars and into more sustainable modes of transport, including walking and cycling by providing a new separated two-way cycle track and pedestrian pathways.

The new intersection and road corridor is designed to meet forecast traffic demand at opening and over the next 10 years, with infrastructure benefits to cater for our growing population, business and tourism.

The project footprint includes:

• a new intersection with Nicklin Way by extending Third Avenue
• active transport underpass for more convenient pedestrian and cyclist movements
• improved safety and accessibility for pedestrian with:
  • new signalised crossings
  • new pedestrian pathways
  • new dedicated two-way cycle track alongside a low-speed traffic environment
• new street lighting and landscaping
• an alternative entry into the Caloundra CBD and reducing congestion at the Caloundra Road/Nicklin Way roundabout.

Project sections

The new transport upgrade is made up of two sections - Section 1 and Section 2.

Section 1 (Omrah Avenue to Arthur Street) will be delivered and funded by Council to meet local growth and community needs. 

Section 2 between Arthur Street and Nicklin Way (referred to as the Nicklin Way, Third Avenue extension) will be delivered and funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in partnership with Council. 

Submissions now open 

Sunshine Coast Council is inviting community feedback on the Preliminary Documentation for the project —assessed as a controlled action under the EPBC Act.  

Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade’s potential for significant impacts on MNES is subject to public feedback from Thursday 26 March to Friday 10 April 2026 (inclusive). 

You can download the documents or view them in person at Council’s Maroochydore and Caloundra Customer Contact Counters, and the State Library of Queensland. 

• 00_CTCU Preliminary Documentation EPBC 2024-09956.pdf
• Appendix A - DCCEEW RFI cross table.pdf
• Appendix B Design drawings.pdf
• Appendix D Protected matters search tool.pdf
• Appendix E Likelihood of occurrence.pdf
• Appendix F Water quality modelling results and risk assessment.pdf
• Appendix G Afflux mapping.pdf
• Appendix H Species occurrence records.pdf
• Appendix I Offset Proposal.pdf
• Appendix J Offset Management Plan.pdf
• Appendix K Koala occupancy report.pdf
• Appendix L  Ben Bennett Bushland Park Regeneration Works Plan.pdf
• Appendix M Sunshine Coast Council drone survey report.pdf
• Appendix N - Environmental management plan (outline).pdf
• 02_CTCU Referral EPBC2024-09956.pdf

Submit your feedback online, email ctcu@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, or post your written submission to: 

CTCU 
c/- Sunshine Coast Council 
Locked Bag 72 
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560 

For help accessing the information, contact Council’s Customer Service team on (07) 5475 8989 or customer.service@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. 

Where to from here

Section 1 early works, including the demolition of properties has been completed.

TMR and Sunshine Coast Council finalised design for the CTCU in May 2025 with a call for construction tenders released March 2026. 

Following the appointment of a construction contractor, a more detailed time frame will be shared with our community. Construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026. 

The CTCU is a multi-staged project to be delivered over a number of years. 

Council will continue to keep our community informed about the project via regular updates.

Contact the project team

Keep up to date on the project as it progresses by subscribing for construction notifications and project updates.

To contact the CTCU project team, please email CTCU@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.