About the CTCU
The upgrade is a high priority project for improving access into the Caloundra CBD and surrounding destinations.
Major construction on the jointly funded project started late-September 2026 and is anticipated to be completed by mid-2028, weather and site conditions permitting.
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 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 and built simultaneously.
Section 1: Omrah Avenue to Arthur Street – delivered and funded by Sunshine Coast Council.
Section 2: Nicklin Way and Third Avenue extension – delivered by Council and jointly funded by TMR and Council.
Where to from here
Section 1 early works, including the demolition of properties has been completed. Major construction started late-September 2026 and will progress simultaneously on both sections of the project. Read the latest Community Update for what to expect during construction.
Council and TMR are working closely with contractor SEE Civil to coordinate construction activities, manage project staging and sequencing, and keep residents, businesses and road users informed throughout delivery.
Initial works will include establishing site offices and construction laydown areas, installing environmental controls, constructing site access tracks, undertaking vegetation clearing where required, modifying traffic islands, and carrying out underground water main and drainage works.
Where construction activities are expected to directly impact nearby residents or businesses, advance notification will be provided to those properties before works begin.
The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-2028, weather and site conditions permitting.
For the latest project updates, construction schedules, traffic impacts and frequently asked questions, visit the Community Updates. The webpage will be updated regularly as work progresses.
Project timeline
- 2013 – 2020 – Various studies and master plans incorporating consideration of new transport routes
- 2021 – 2022 Community feedback sought on concept design
- 2022 – Detailed design began
- 2022-2024 – Stakeholder Interest Group (SIG) meetings conducted
- 2023-2025 – Detailed design continues
- 2024-2025 – Early works upgrade of Bowman Road and Gosling Street intersection
- May 2025 – Detailed design finalised
- Mid-2026 - Construction tender process conducted
- September 2026 – EPBC approval granted and construction starts
- October 2026 – Final SIG meeting to be held
- Mid 2028* – Construction complete.
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.