Why Are These Upgrades Needed? 

Traffic safety and efficiency are critical for the Reedy Creek Key Resource Area Project (RCKRA Project). Independent traffic assessments have helped shape a plan that supports safe access for heavy vehicles and improves overall road performance for all road users.  

These upgrades are designed to benefit both the project and the wider community. 

Key upgrades at a glance 

If this proposal is approved, Boral will deliver the following improvements: 

• Upgrade the Old Coach Road site access with a roundabout designed to accommodate heavy vehicles. 

• Widen Old Coach Road to a two-lane, undivided sub-arterial standard, consistent with the upgraded section to north-west. 

• Provide approximately 250 metres of road widening to achieve an 11.0-metre formation. 

• Add an auxiliary through lane at the Old Coach Road/Pacific Motorway northbound off-ramp signals to reduce queuing and improve traffic flow. 

• Add an auxiliary left-turn lane at the Scottsdale Drive/Stapley Drive/Bayswater Avenue signals to provide extra storage and capacity for heavy-vehicle movements. 

These upgrades are designed to support safe and efficient project operations while delivering broader benefits for the surrounding road network and community. 

Old Coach Road access upgrade 

The main access to the RCKRA Project will be upgraded with a heavy-vehicle-friendly roundabout, delivering several important safety benefits: 

• Improved safety for trucks entering and exiting the site. 

• Reduced speeds through the sharp curves on Old Coach Road, helping to calm traffic. 

• A safer, lower-speed environment for all vehicles, creating more predictable traffic flow and enhancing overall road safety. 

This upgrade supports both project operations and the broader community by making Old Coach Road safer and more efficient for every road user. 

Design details: 

• North-west approach rises at 15% grade, flattening to 5% near the roundabout. 

• South-east approach has a 3% downgrade with back-to-back curves. 

• The roundabout will help manage these challenging grades and curves. 

Road widening 

Old Coach Road will be widened to a two-lane, undivided sub-arterial standard, improving capacity and safety. This upgrade includes: 

• 250 metres of road widening to achieve an 11-metre formation, providing more room for vehicles and safer passing opportunities 

• Consistency with the upgraded road sections to the north-west of the site, creating a smoother, more predictable driving environment. 

Intersection improvements 

1 Pacific Motorway Off-Ramp (Northbound) 

The project includes an upgrade to the northbound off-ramp from the Pacific Motorway, where: 

• A second northbound through lane will be added for 250 metres. 

• This additional capacity will reduce queuing and delays for both Old Coach Road traffic and vehicles exiting the motorway. 

• The improvement is particularly beneficial during the AM peak, when traffic volumes are highest. 

2 Scottsdale Drive / Stapley Drive / Bayswater Avenue

The proposal includes an improvement at this busy intersection:

• Extend the left-turn slip lane from Stapley Drive to Scottsdale Drive into a true auxiliary lane about 70 metres long.
• This provides additional storage capacity for heavy-vehicle movements during peak periods.
• This upgrade reduces blockages in adjacent lanes.
• It also delivers benefits for three TransLink bus routes (757, 759, 760) by reducing delays and improving reliability.

What this means for the community

These upgrades will make the local road network safer and more efficient, reduce congestion during peak hours, and improve conditions for all road users—including public transport. The improvements far exceed what is required to offset the development’s traffic impacts. They represent a long-term investment in the community’s transport network, providing benefits that will continue well beyond the life of the project.

Further details about Boral’s proposal

The DA is viewable on Council's PD Online ref. COM/2025/101 here:

https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Planning-building/PD-Online