AustraliaThe Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, which extends tram services from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads, will officially open to passengers on Sunday, nearly four years after construction began. The 6.7-kilometre extension includes eight new stops and is part of Queensland’s efforts to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The project faced significant delays and cost overruns, rising from an initial estimate of $709 million to $1.55 billion. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg acknowledged the delays but emphasized the importance of the project for connecting communities and supporting local businesses. Small business owners expressed relief after years of disrupted trade during construction.
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