The first stage, of the extension of the Brisbane Airport to Coolangatta rail link is due to open by the end of the year.

Currently running from Brisbane Airport to Robina, the new link will extend to Varsity Lakes, adding another 4.1km of track to the Gold Coast line.

Part of the QLD Government’s$107bn infrastructure plan, the longer Gold Coast line is designed  complement the planned light rail link slated to run between Southport & Broadbeach.

As part of the extension of the Brisbane-Gold Coast rail link from Robina south to Coolangatta, work has commenced on the Varsity Lakes station and surrounding 14ha mixed use project.

The development, which is planned to include townhouses, apartments, commercial and retail components is progressing, with a draft master plan due for release later tis year, with completion expected to take place in 2010, as planned.