GoldLinQ

On 6 May 2011, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh announced GoldLinQ as the successful proponent to operate Queensland's first light rail system on the Gold Coast. GoldLinQ is a group of companies consisting of GoldLinQ Pty Ltd, McConnell Dowell Constructors Pty Ltd, Bombardier Transportation Australia Pty Ltd and KDR Gold Coast Pty Ltd. More detailed i... nformation about GoldLinQ's partners can be found on the GoldLinQ page. As Operator Franchisee of Stage One the Gold Coast light system, GoldLinQ is responsible for the design, construction, operations and maintenance. The design and construction element of the project will run for approximately three years from contract award. This includes the manufacture and supply of the trams and rail systems, track laying, station and structures, and the assembly of the overhead power supply. The operations and maintenance is for 15 years, which includes running tram services to the timetable, cleanliness and maintenance of the trams, and maintenance of the system infrastructure. To support the effective delivery of Stage One of the light rail system, GoldLinQ developed a "Project Charter" (Charter). The Charter was developed over a number of months by GoldLinQ with the involvement of members of the Gold Coast community. GoldLinQ did this to ensure the contents of the Charter reflect what the Gold Coast needs from the delivery of Stage One, not only what GoldLinQ is aiming to achieve. GoldLinQ's Charter is detailed below.Read More