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2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2016
2017
2018
2019
2023

 

Keolis and Downer form a joint venture transport operations company. 

 

The GoldlinQ consortium submitted a tender for the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR). 

 

In June 2011, GoldlinQ was awarded the contract to design, build, operate and maintain Stage 1 of the light rail system.

 

Construction of the Gold Coast Light Rail commences.

 

Keolis Downer Gold Coast moves into Depot and first trams arrive.

 

Gold Coast Light Rail officially launches its first service.

 

Construction of Stage 2 extension to Helensvale commences.

 

Stage 2 officially launches connecting light rail to heavy rail at Helensvale station.

 

Successful delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games moving over 1.1 million passengers.

 

G:link celebrates 5th birthday.

 

Construction commences for Stage 3 extension to Burleigh Heads.

2009

 

Keolis and Downer form a joint venture transport operations company. 

2009
2010

 

The GoldlinQ consortium submitted a tender for the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR). 

2010
2011

 

In June 2011, GoldlinQ was awarded the contract to design, build, operate and maintain Stage 1 of the light rail system.

2011
2012

 

Construction of the Gold Coast Light Rail commences.

2012
2013

 

Keolis Downer Gold Coast moves into Depot and first trams arrive.

2013
2014

 

Gold Coast Light Rail officially launches its first service.

2014
2016

 

Construction of Stage 2 extension to Helensvale commences.

2016
2017

 

Stage 2 officially launches connecting light rail to heavy rail at Helensvale station.

2017
2018

 

Successful delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games moving over 1.1 million passengers.

2018
2019

 

G:link celebrates 5th birthday.

2019
2023

 

Construction commences for Stage 3 extension to Burleigh Heads.

2023