Nobby Beach
Nobby Beach urban revitalisation
This render has been developed for illustrative purposes only and not for construction.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Stage 3) provides the opportunity to support the renewal of neighbourhoods surrounding new light rail stations, while improving access for the community and visitors.
The urban revitalisation at Nobby Beach will enhance the precinct with improved connectivity, landscaping, safety and accessibility – creating a vibrant public and social space for residents, businesses, and visitors to enjoy.
For more information about the Nobby Beach revitalisation project, you can view the fact sheet and updates here:
Nobby Beach urban revitalisation
Nobby Beach urban revitalisation - April 2024
The revitalisation works will be delivered in two stages:
Stage 1 commenced in October 2025 and finished in December 2025. These works included establishing temporary construction areas with fencing, upgrading footpaths and kerbs, excavation and concreting activities, landscaping
Stage 2 will commence on the evening of 27 January 2026 and continue until mid-2026. Further details will be shared prior to the start of Stage 2.
Stage 2 works (Lavarack Road to Chairlift Avenue)
Stage 2 works are scheduled to commence on the evening of 27 January 2026 and will include:
Establishing a construction area with site fencing to safely separate the work area from pedestrians and motorists
Excavating, spoil removal, saw cutting and jackhammering, concreting, paving and road pavement construction
Removal of redundant drainage and installation of new drainage and water connections
Removal of existing road and kerb infrastructure to enable construction of the new shared-use area
Installing urban amenities, including bike shelters and seating areas
Implementing streetscape improvements, such as street lighting, safety bollards, and landscaping.
Parking impacts
Parking between Lavarack Road and Chairlift Avenue will be permanently removed from the start of works. Only four parking spaces will be reinstated after both stages are complete.
Traffic impacts
The southbound and northbound lanes of the Gold Coast Highway Service Road between Lavarack Road and Chairlift Avenue will close to vehicles
Access to the northern end of the precinct will be maintained via the U-turn facility at the Wave Street and Gold Coast Highway intersection
Access to the southern end of the precinct will be via the Gold Coast Highway, turning into Chairlift Avenue. Vehicles turning into Chairlift Avenue will only be able to access Chairlift Avenue and Great Hall Drive
The Albicore Street and Chairlift Avenue intersections will remain open.
Project timeline
Major Gold Coast Light Rail works commenced in September 2023 in the Nobby Beach precinct and are ongoing.
The Nobby Beach precinct has a network of existing underground utilities including sewer, water, drainage and telecommunications, as well as above ground electricity.
These works involve a complex network of underground and above-ground utilities, including sewer, water, drainage, telecommunications and electricity. Much of this infrastructure must be relocated while maintaining services and traffic access.
Much of this infrastructure must be relocated while maintaining services and traffic access.
Significant planning has been undertaken to sequence these works in a way that minimises impacts to the community and allows businesses to continue operating.
Step-by-step guide to construction in Nobby Beach
Step one: Utilities and road works (northern section and Gold Coast Highway) - completed
Step two: Road works (southern section and Gold Coast Highway) – completed
Step three: Tramway works – completed
Step four: Nobby Beach revitalisation works – upcoming
Completed works (2023-2025)
Service investigations and utility upgrades (drainage, water, sewer, Energex)
Construction of new kerb and road pavement at the northern end of the precinct (2023–2024)
Road pavement and footpath reinstatement at Wave Street and Great Hall Drive (completed August 2025)
Road pavement and footpath reinstatement at Chairlift Avenue (completed September 2025)
All notifications for completed and current works can be found here.
Nobby Beach urban revitalisation
The revitalisation will be delivered in two stages:
Stage 1 will commence in October 2025 and be completed prior to the December school holiday period.
Stage 2 will commence in early February 2026 and continue until mid-2026. Further details will be shared prior to the start of Stage 2.
A respite period from works will be in place from December 2025 to early February 2026 for the busy summer trading season for Nobby Beach businesses.
Further details of the Stage 1 traffic and parking impacts can be found under the Nobby Beach urban revitalisation tab on this page.
Trader Survey
We would like to thank all businesses in Nobby Beach who previously completed the local trader survey.
The information received provided our construction team with a thorough understanding of key operating hours, how deliveries occur in the area and how on-street parking is utilised. The details have been considered as part of construction staging plans.
You can find out more about these changes by clicking the Traffic and parking tab on this page.
Current traffic and parking changes
On-street parking between Wave Street and the turn around on Gold Coast Highway Service Road around is available.
The new turn around opened in April 2024 and is available to use.
Visit the Stage 3 interactive map to view all current traffic and parking changes.
View the interactive parking map to see the permanent parking changes associated with the Nobby Beach urban revitalisation.
Journey planning
Parking in Nobby Beach
While parking is limited in Nobby Beach, the timed parking (free, parking for a maximum of three hours) will remain available near Lavarack Road, along the Gold Coast Highway Service Road, Chairlift Avenue and bottom of Great Hall Drive.
Visit the City of Gold Coast parking map to find out more.
Alternate travel options
Consider walking, riding, carpooling or catching the bus to Nobby Beach. When practical, active travel is a great alternative for making local trips.
The City of Gold Coast have a range of resources available for active travellers, including free bike workshops for all ages and abilities. Please visit City of Gold Coast Active Travel page for more information.
Waste Collection
During construction of Stage 3 in Nobby Beach, temporary traffic changes are in place on the Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast Highway Service Road and side streets. This may require changes to how waste collection trucks access properties to collect general waste, recycling and green organics.
The City of Gold Coast’s waste management team is working closely with Stage 3 construction contractor John Holland to reduce impacts to residential and commercial waste collection services.
Changes may look different for each property and may change throughout the course of construction. We will keep you informed about important changes.
For more information, you can view the City of Gold Coast factsheet on waste collection.
