Homeowners on the Gold Coast fear their houses will be taken and their properties devalued by the Queensland government as part of the plan to extend the city’s light rail network by widening the highway. The real problem is that with the gentrification of the Gold Coast, if we wanted to move we'd never be able to afford anywhere else.' 'The letters are to make sure our stakeholders who are directly affected by the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 know what's going on *before* we head out to consult with the broader community.' An artist's render of the Palm Beach stop on the planned extension of the rail to CoolangattaThe Gold Coast light rail currently runs from Helensvale at the northern end of the city to Broadbeach in the heart of its shopping precinct. The controversial 13km Stage 4 extension is planned to link Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta via the Gold Coast Airport.

Source: Daily Mail March 18, 2021 02:52 UTC