CPB Contactors, together with Alliance partners Acciona, UGL, SMEC and WSP is delivering the Queensland Government’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project (The Project) between Kuraby and Beenleigh, Queensland. 

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will unlock additional train services to address the high growth in travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is a key investment to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The number of tracks will be increased from two to four between Kuraby and Beenleigh which doubles the capacity of the rail line and reduces waiting times at stations. 

The Project will provide station accessibility upgrades, improved walking and cycling connections, enhanced safety and reduces traffic congestion for local communities through level crossing removals. 

The Project scope includes construction of eight new stations and upgrades to existing infrastructure, including: 

• accessibility upgrades to stations at Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview, and Beenleigh
• upgraded tracks, structures and rail systems between Kuraby station and Beenleigh station, providing 4 tracks through the 20km corridor
• improved safety and reduced traffic congestion through level crossing removals at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania, Holmview and Beenleigh
• better connected communities through modifications to the local road network and improved walking and cycling paths along the corridor
• enabling works for European Train Control System (ETCS)
• extension of the cattle siding at Holmview. 

Positive partnerships with our subcontractors and suppliers deliver long-term benefits – often starting with shared behaviours, values and objectives that contribute to their ongoing success. 

The Project prioritises sustainability in all supply chain and procurement activities and recognises our responsibility to provide positive social, economic and environmental outcomes alongside its suppliers. 

More information on CPB Contractors’ collaborative approach to procurement can be found here: Supply chain and procurement 

Location 

ActivUs acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the regions on which the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is situated as the Danggan Balun (Five Rivers) and the Gold Coast Native title group (Jabree) Peoples. The Project recognises and respects these Traditional Owner groups’ deep historical connection to the land, sea and water, and the rich cultural values of the Country on which the Logan and Gold Coast (LGC) Faster Rail Project – Rail Package will be built. The Project also acknowledges the Turrbal, Jagera/Yuggera Peoples whose lands our home offices are situated and whose lands the project interfaces. 

The Project is located predominately in the Logan City Council Local Government Area (LGA), with sections of the project (at Kuraby and Trinder Park) in the Brisbane City Council LGA. 

Procurement 

Overview 

Priority and Early Works procurement has commenced with further procurement to be undertaken progressively for the balance of the project works. 

The procurement approach involves broadening the spectrum of participating businesses through a combination of large and small packaging options, and lower tier supply chain opportunities.

Upcoming tender packages 

Detailed below is a sample of packages to be tendered via FELIX (online procurement platform). The tender shortlist will be developed through both existing and new vendors who have completed an Expression of Interest (EOI). 

The full list of packages including anticipated timings can be viewed here: List of packages coming soon

For general enquires or more information on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, including future procurement and employment opportunities, please email lgcrail@activusalliance.com.au 

CPB Contractors uses an industry procurement platform Felix. 

A Help Guide for the platform is available here: Felix help

Potential supplier/vendors are to register and confirm packages of interest through Felix as follows:

Suppliers/Vendors not currently in Felix - Create a free account here and select the packages of interest. The help guide for registration is available here.

Suppliers/Vendors currently on Felix are not required to use the Link and instead are to email felix.procurement@cpbcon.com.au and provide the email address associated with the supplier/vendor's email account. CPB will then provide access to the Activus Felix procurement site to allow the vendor to complete the registration process.

Safety 

Safety is a key cornerstone of the Project’s approach to safe and certain delivery of the LGC Rail Package. The Project will hold all subcontractors and suppliers to the highest of standards when it comes to safety. Vendors will be asked to comply with stringent safety systems and controls, with the Alliance team available to actively support vendors to participate and build capability to perform successfully in this area. 

To deliver on these standards, the Project’s expectations include: 

• Exceptional safe outcomes for our Clients; Community; Customers and Colleagues
• Application and adherence to the ActivUs health and safety framework
• Compliance to Queensland Rail’s safety management system requirements
• Proactive safety risk management and application of the safety hierarchy of controls
• Exemplary safety culture and leadership
• Compliance to the Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility and active risk management for vulnerable road users 

Other key requirements 

Local Benefits 

ActivUs Alliance is committed to engaging local businesses and workforce on the project and providing upskilling opportunities through training and apprenticeships. 

Local Industry Participation 

The Project has a focus on prioritising local industry participation from the Logan Local Government Area and by businesses within the immediate vicinity of the rail corridor between Kuraby and Beenleigh, and the surrounding catchments of Brisbane, Gold Coast and Scenic Rim. The selection of successful vendor tenders will be through a variety of factors including (but not limited to) price, capability, capacity. location, safety, quality and environmental performance, and social outcomes activities. Businesses participating in the project will also be encouraged to also prioritise participation of local businesses within their own supply chain. 

Indigenous Participation 

The Project recognises that engaging and building relationships and trust with traditional owners, local Indigenous men and women, their communities and organisations require awareness, knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, and barriers to economic participation. The Project is committed to providing participation opportunities in employment, training, and industry participation for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and businesses throughout the life of the project. 

Training

Skills and capacity at CPB Contractors

The Project is targeting high participation for ‘Entry level Training’ opportunities such as Apprentice and Traineeships, Graduate and Undergraduate placements, and Indigenous people. 

Social Outcomes 

Logan is home to more than 350,000 people from more than 234 different cultures, making it one of Queensland’s most diverse communities. The Alliance has a strong commitment to achieving lasting social outcomes and inclusive participation during the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. The Project is focussed on building partnerships, targeting procurement practices and delivering programs directly and through our subcontractors and suppliers that increase the participation of:

• New entrants to the construction industry
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander people
• People from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background
• Female identifying people
• Domestic and Family Violence survivors
• People with a disability
• Veterans and/or
• Unemployed people