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4 to 15 April 2018
City Guide to the Games
Your guide to what’s on and how to get around during
the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
OUR CITY’S TIME TO SHINE!
70
Commonwealth
nations and
How to use this guide
This guide gives you all the information
you need to be part of the Gold Coast 2018
territories Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
Take the chance to experience the GC2018 atmosphere,
the sporting events, the Festival 2018 entertainment and extend
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a warm welcome to our athletes and visitors.
The following information will help you get to and from sporting
events, Festival 2018 and around the city. The Games will bring
daily changes and increased pressure to our roads and public
transport system with an additional six million journeys expected.
Days of Details about changes around the city is included in this guide to
help you plan ahead and get the most out of the biggest event
competition from
the city has ever seen.
4 to 15 April 2018
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) 04
Festival 2018
What’s happening during GC2018?
Queen’s Baton Relay
How do I get around? 06
Top travel tips
Rethink your travel
Active travel
Public transport changes
What’s happening in my suburb? 08
Broadbeach
Carrara
Coolangatta
Coomera
Currumbin
Games Route Network
Labrador
Nerang
Oxenford
Robina
Surfers Paradise
Southport
Marathon and Triathlon
What else do I need to know? 34
Waterways and waste
Policing and security
The Gold Coast
2018 Commonwealth
Games (GC2018) are
nearly here.
Next month, we get the chance
to all be involved in this once in
a lifetime event.
This exciting time will see 11 days of world class competition
from 4–15 April 2018 right on our doorstep.
Support and involvement from the community is essential in
making GC2018 an international success, and a legacy for
our city in the years to come.
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Image credit: Bleach Festival
NO TWO DAYS DURING THE GAMES
WILL BE THE SAME
Festival 2018
The Festival spans the length of the coast, from Coomera
through to Coolangatta, with two main festival sites in Broadbeach and
Surfers Paradise operating day and night across the 12-day festival.
Be carried away by Main Stage celebrations Family fun: 4–15 April
and world-class culture from across the Discover an enchanting playground for young
Commonwealth. Discover an open-air arena and old at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach.
of adrenaline-fuelled, high-energy works and
lose yourself in enchanting playgrounds bursting Surf Parade, Broadbeach: 4–15 April
with imagination and an array of performing and Music, adrenaline, action! Two massive stages
Indigenous art. and the best musicians, acrobats and dancers
take over the street.
Surfers Paradise Beach: 4–15 April
Twelve epic Main Stage concerts for the whole Bleach* at Festival 2018: 4–15 April
family to enjoy plus large-scale installations and Discover art in surprising places and surprising
performances on the beach. art in the places you know.
For the full program details visit
gc2018.com/festival2018
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billion million +
competition venues on
the Gold Coast, Brisbane,
Townsville and Cairns television audience
ticketed spectators
3500
accredited What’s happening
media 11
during GC2018
days of
competition
18 sports
including seven
15,000
volunteers
para sports
Queen’s Baton Relay
The Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) is a Games tradition that
celebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity and creates excitement
for the sports and cultural festival to come.
The Queen’s Baton carries a message The GC2018 Relay will be the longest and the
from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the most accessible ever, not just passing through,
Commonwealth’s athletes to come together in but spending quality time in each community it
peaceful and friendly competition. visits, spanning 70 nations and territories and
230,000kms.
After arriving in Australia on 24 December 2017,
it will travel across the country for 100 days The Queen’s Baton arrives in the Gold Coast
before arriving at the Opening Ceremony on on 1 April. Check out the relay course at
4 April 2018 when the message will be read gc2018.com/qbr to find the best viewing spots
out to officially open the Games. and to cheer on your local batonbearers.
For further information visit
gc2018.com/qbr
GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COM | 5Important Tip 1: Plan ahead Tip 3: Walking or cycling
may be quicker
Tip 5: Allow more time
for travel
Don’t leave your journey
information for planning to the last minute. Walking and cycling may be There may be traffic and
The best way for most
getting around spectators to access events
the best way to get to the
event(s) if you are staying close
transport delays when
travelling to and from events.
will be walking, cycling and
the city public transport.
by. Bicycle parking will be
available near the venues.
Please keep this in mind when
planning your journey so you
To help you plan your journey, can arrive early and enjoy the
Whether you are heading download the Games Journey atmosphere.
Planner app. Tip 4: Public transport
to an event or moving
is free for ticketed
around the city, here are Tip 6: Enjoy this once in
spectators
our top travel tips Tip 2: Leave the car a lifetime experience
during GC2018: Free public transport will
at home be available for ticketed Get involved and enjoy
As there will be no venue spectators travelling to and yourself.
parking and some roads will from competition events on
be restricted, why not leave the South East Queensland
the car at home and use the TransLink network. Just show
free public transport included your same day GC2018 ticket
with your ticket? upon boarding.*
*Free travel will terminate at
3am the day after your event
Temporary park ‘n’ rides will service specific GC2018 and is not available on the
venues. They are free for ticketed spectators to use but Airtrain service.
will need to be pre-booked. Use the Games Journey
Planner to plan your journey, find out which park
‘n’ ride services the venue you need to get to and to
pre-book your spot.
REDUCE
Rethink your your travel during GC2018
where possible
travel
As part of your GC2018
travel planning, we RE-TIME
your travel outside
encourage you to of peak times
consider the following
solutions:
RE-ROUTE
your travel to avoid
congested roads
RE-MODE
your travel – cycling or
walking may be quicker
than car
6 | GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COMActive travel Public transport
During the Games may be the perfect time to make With so much happening across the entire city during
active travel part of your daily routine. the Games, expect all of the Gold Coast to be busier.
Every day will be different so plan ahead!
Cycling or walking for shorter trips particularly those under
45 minutes might be quicker than the way you normally travel. During the Games, Gold Coast public transport will be
Try walking to the local shops, school or work. Or, for a increased with:
recreational stroll, try using one of the great Gold Coast
• Trams operating 24 hours a day, every 7.5 minutes or better
walking tracks.
from 7am–11pm.
The Gold Coast has approximately 800 kilometres of bikeways
• 12 high frequency bus routes travelling every 15 minutes
that link neighbourhoods, schools, parks, and interconnect with
between 7am and 7pm.
major transit routes. Cycling is becoming increasingly popular
for commuting and recreation. It is cheaper than driving, causes • Trains every 10 minutes or better (on average) on the
less pollution and can be quicker for short trips, especially in Gold Coast line, with hourly services between 1am and 5am.
peak times.
TEMPORARY BUS SHUTTLE BUSES PARKING CHANGES AT
STOP CHANGES • Shuttles will also operate across the TRAIN STATIONS
Gold Coast for ticketed spectators
At various times over the Games period, There will be temporary changes to
and accredited workforce to use.
Gold Coast bus services will experience commuter parking at some park ‘n‘ rides
disruptions as a result of GC2018 events • The shuttles will travel between on the Gold Coast during GC2018:
including the: GC2018 transport facilities including
• Parkwood station – ticketed
temporary Games park ‘n’ rides,
• Queen’s Baton Relay GC2018 spectator and pre-booked
GC2018 Transport Hubs and transit
(1–4 April 2018) parking only
malls at competition venues.
• Triathlon (5–7 April 2018) • Robina station – full car park closure
from 13–15 April 2018
• Road Race – Time Trial
(10 April 2018) • Helensvale station – reduced parking
• Road Race – Cycling (14 April 2018) • Nerang station – full eastern car
park closure
• Marathon (15 April 2018).
Services travelling through affected areas
will be diverted and multiple bus stops will
be closed as a result of traffic changes
around venues, Festival 2018, and for
safety and security reasons.
GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COM | 7What’s happening in Broadbeach
during GC2018?
Broadbeach will be alive with activity during GC2018, hosting the Lawn Bowls, Basketball
and the Netball finals. It will also host the Main Media Centre and Festival 2018.
Event Venue Dates
Celebration sites throughout the
Festival 2018 Broadbeach precinct
4–15 April
Commonwealth House /
Kurrawa Terrace – no public access
Gold Coast Media Centre
Lawn Bowls Broadbeach Bowls Club 5–13 April
Netball Preliminaries Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition 5–12 April
Centre
Basketball Finals 13–15 April
Operational from
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition
Main Media Centre Centre – no public access
Sunday 25 March to
Monday 16 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
Local access
With so much happening in this area, there will be lots of changes to local access. Detours will be
in place and you may need to seek alternative routes and travel options. Some local residents and
businesses may require local access permits to travel through secure zones to access properties.
8 | GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COMTEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Around the Broadbeach Bowls Club
6 March–25 April,
Armrick Avenue (between Surf Parade Road closed. Local access only to residents (access from Surf Parade). day and night
and Old Burleigh Road) No on-street parking or loading. (to allow for
venue build)
Armrick Avenue (between Gold Coast
Highway and Surf Parade)
Chelsea Avenue (between Gold Coast
Road closed.
Highway and Surf Parade)
Local access only to residents from Gold Coast Highway only.
Rosewood Avenue, St Kilda Avenue,
19 March–17 April,
Second Avenue (between Gold Coast
day and night
Highway and Surf Parade)
Chelsea Avenue (between Surf Parade Road closed. Local access only to residents from Gold Coast Highway
and Broadbeach Boulevard) only. No on-street parking or loading.
Surf Parade (between Chelsea Avenue Road closed. Local access to residents only from northbound direction.
and Second Avenue) No on street parking or loading.
Nikiforides Family Park No parking. 6 March–17 April
Second Avenue, southern side (Old
No on-street parking or loading. 4–15 April
Burleigh Road to Broadbeach Boulevard)
Old Burleigh Road (between Second
No on-street parking or loading. 12 March–17 April
Avenue and Armrick Avenue)
Old Burleigh Road (between Chelsea
25 March–15 April
Avenue to Queensland Avenue)
Broadbeach Boulevard beach side Some on-street parking or loading affected.
only (between Old Burleigh Road and
Queensland Avenue.
19 March–17 April
Britannia Avenue (between Old Burleigh
Road and Broadbeach Boulevard) No on-street parking or loading.
northern side
Australia Avenue (Old Burleigh Road to
No on-street parking or loading (southern side). 25 March–15 April
Broadbeach Boulevard)
Around Festival 2018
Road closed. No on-street parking or loading. Changed access to the
Surf Parade (between Charles and Sofitel on Surf Parade via the vehicle control point at Charles Avenue.
Queensland Avenues) Temporary loading zones will be in place in Queensland Avenue and
Albert Avenue.
Albert Avenue (between Old Burleigh Road closed. No on-street parking or loading. Local access only to 26 March–18 April,
Road and Surf Parade); local access only residents and scheduled deliveries via Old Burleigh Road. Loading zone day and night
via Old Burleigh Road. all vehicles 20 minutes.
Victoria Avenue Road closed. No on-street parking or loading.
Main Place Changed traffic conditions. Access will be maintained via Victoria Avenue.
Old Burleigh Road (between Queensland 2 March–21 April,
No on-street parking or loading.
Avenue and Alexandra Avenue) day and night
15 March–30 April,
Kurrawa Surf Club Carpark No parking.
day and night
Queensland Avenue (between Old
21 March–21 April,
Burleigh Road and Broadbeach No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
Boulevard)
Queensland Avenue, southern side
Extension of loading zone. No on-street parking or loading. 26 March–18 April
(between Jubilee Avenue and Main Place)
Find out more at www.getsetforthegames.com
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Capricornia Avenue
Federation Avenue, western side only
(between Queensland Avenue and 25 March–15 April,
No on-street parking or loading.
Capricornia Avenue) day and night
Surf Parade (between Queensland and
Capricornia Avenue)
25 March–20 April,
Queensland Avenue (Federation Park) No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
Queensland Avenue, northern side only
(between Federation Avenue and Old
Burleigh Road) 25 March–15 April,
No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
Jubilee Avenue (between Queensland
Avenue and 4 Jubilee Avenue)
Around Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
TE Peters Drive (between
Road closed. No on-street parking or loading.
Gold Coast Highway and Casino Drive)
Gold Coast Highway (between Hooker 25 March–21 April,
On road cycle lanes will be closed.
Boulevard and Australia Avenue) day and night
Gold Coast Highway (between Elizabeth
No on-street parking or loading.
and Victoria Avenues)
TE Peters Drive (between Casino Drive Eastbound lane closed during peak
4–15 April
and Miami Key) spectator times.
TE Peters Boat Ramp carpark Some parking closed for GC2018 operations. 29 March–15 April
Gold Coast Convention and 16 March–21 April,
Closed to public for GC2018.
Exhibition Centre day and night
Surf Parade, eastern side (between
Charles and Philip Avenues) 4–18 April,
Western side only (between Alexandra day and night
Some on-street parking or loading affected.
and Elizabeth Avenues)
Elizabeth Avenue (between Surf Parade 4–15 April,
and Old Burleigh Road) day and night
Gold Coast Highway Service Road 5–15 April,
Some carparks affected.
(north of Victoria Avenue) day and night
Gold Coast Highway, western side,
4–15 April,
(between Broadbeach South Station No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
and Seaview Avenue)
Philip Avenue
4–18 April,
Anne Avenue Some on-street parking and loading affected.
day and night
George Avenue
Margaret Avenue, southern side only
(between Old Burleigh Road and Mary
Avenue)
4–18 April,
Alexandra Avenue, northern side only No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
(between Old Burleigh Road and Mary
Avenue)
Mary Avenue, eastern side only
29 March–15 April,
Cascade Gardens carpark (southern end) Some parking closed for GC2018 operations.
day and night
Onsite parking at The Star Gold Coast is for guests and patrons only and 25 March–16 April,
The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
access will be regulated by management based on availability. day and night
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11What’s happening in Carrara
during GC2018?
Carrara will be an exciting hub of activity with Carrara Stadium
hosting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Athletics events.
Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre will play host to Para Powerlifting,
Weightlifting, Badminton and Wrestling.
Event Venue Dates
Opening Ceremony Carrara Stadium, Wednesday 4 April
Nerang-Broadbeach Road
Athletics 8–14 April
Badminton 5–15 April
Para Powerlifting Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, Tuesday 10 April
Nerang-Broadbeach Road
Weightlifting 5–9 April
Wrestling 12–14 April
Carrara Stadium,
Closing Ceremony Nerang-Broadbeach Road
Sunday 15 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
Local access
With so much happening in this area, there will be lots of changes to local access. Detours will be
in place and you may need to seek alternative routes and travel options. Some local residents and
businesses may require local access permits to travel through secure zones to access properties.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Eastbound closed. 23 March–29 March
Nerang-Broadbeach Road (between
Chisholm Road and Ross Street) 29 March–18 April,
Full closure.
day and night
Road closed. No on-street 29 March–18 April,
Alabaster Road
parking or loading. day and night
Road closed. Local access
to residents only. 4–18 April,
Boulton Drive
No on-street parking or day and night
loading.
Nerang-Broadbeach Road Sports Closed to public for 23 March–18 April,
Ground Carpark GC2018. day and night
23 March–18 April,
Chisholm Road
day and night
Birmingham Road
No on-street parking or
Ashmore Road
loading. 31 March–15 April,
Lakeview Drive day and night
Ross Street
(between RACV Pines and Nerang River)
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13What’s happening in Coolangatta
during GC2018?
Coolangatta Beachfront will provide the stage for epic encounters of high intensity setting,
spiking and blocking. The Beach Volleyball is held over seven days from Friday
6 April 2018 to Thursday 12 April 2018.
Event Venue Dates
Beach Volleyball
Preliminaries 6–9 April
Quarter Finals Coolangatta Beachfront,
Tuesday 10 April
Queen Elizabeth Park
Semi Finals Wednesday 11 April
Finals Thursday 12 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
Local access
The competition venue perimeter will close the Oceanway pedestrian / cycle paths at the headland
and cycle lanes on Marine Parade will be closed. Detours will be in place. There will be no local
access permits issued for Coolangatta, however changes to local access include:
• residents of McLean Street will access / exit from Griffith Street only
• motorists not accessing Coolangatta beachfront are encouraged to detour via
Coolangatta Street, Tweed Street and Dutton Street to detour around the area.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Marine Parade (between Pizza Hut roundabout Road closed. No vehicle access. No on-street parking or
4–18 April, day and night
and McLean Street) loading. Cyclist detours will be in place.
Marine Parade
No parking or loading. 4–18 April
(McLean Street to Garrick Street)
28 March–18 April, day and
Pizza Hut Carpark
night
Marine Parade northern side No on-street parking or loading. 4–12 April, day and night
(Warner Street to McDonald Street)
Rutledge Street (off Marine Parade) 4–18 April, day and night
Queen Elizabeth Park Carpark Off street carparking will be closed to public during GC2018. 4–18 April, day and night
31 March–18 April, day and
RT Peak Memorial Park No on-street parking or loading.
night
Boundary Street (between Clarke
No on-street parking or loading. 4–15 April, day and night
and Hill Streets)
Warner Street, eastern side (between Griffith
No on-street parking or loading. 31 March–18 April
Street and Marine Parade)
Griffith Street (between McLean
Changes to parking and bus stops.
and McDonald Street)
4–15 April, day and night
Chalk Street (between Warner
Some parking affected.
and Gerrard Street)
Greenmount Headland Carpark Some off-street parking affected. 4–9 April, day and night
Oceanway pedestrian cycle path Pathway closures around headland. Detours will be in place. From January to mid April
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15What’s happening in Coomera
during GC2018?
The new, multi-purpose Coomera Indoor Sports Centre will host
the Netball finals and both the Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics events.
There will be competition events at Coomera nearly every day of GC2018.
Event Venue Dates
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre,
Gymnastics Artistic Beattie Road
5–9 April
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre,
Gymnastics Rhythmic Beattie Road
11–13 April
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre,
Netball Beattie Road
14–15 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
Local access
With so much happening in this area, there will be lots of changes to local access. Detours will be
in place and you may need to seek alternative routes and travel options. Some local residents and
businesses may require local access permits to travel through secure zones to access properties.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Road closed, local access
only to residents via
Beattie Road (between Dreamworld
Dreamworld Parkway /
Parkway and Lorenzo Drive)
Yaun Street / Lorenzo Drive
only.
Beattie Road (between Lorenzo No on-street parking or
and Waterway Drive) loading.
30 March–16 April,
Road closed. No on-street
day and night
Beattie Road (between Foxwell Road and parking or loading.
Dreamworld Parkway) B-double route to be
diverted via Foxwell Road.
Road closed. No on-
Dreamworld Parkway (between Foxwell street parking or loading.
Road and Beattie Road) (between Beattie Road and
Yaun Street)
Coomera Cutters Junior Rugby League
Club Carpark Carparks closed due to
GC2018. 30 March–16 April,
Coomera Sports Park Carpark Carpark
day and night
Ford Road, Lorenzo Drive, Bos Drive, Some on-street parking
Hansen Court, Gateway Court and loading changes.
Yaun Street
Some on-street parking or
Foxwell Road (between Dreamworld loading changes. 5–15 April,
Parkway and Principal Drive) day and night
Coomera State School Off Street Carpark No parking.
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17What’s happening in Currumbin
during GC2018?
Currumbin Beachfront will provide the stage for the 20km Race Walk and the start and
finish of the Cycling Time Trial and Cycling Road Race. The cycling events also wind
through Currumbin Valley which will provide prime vantage points for these free events.
Event Venue Dates
Athletics Race Walk
Final Currumbin Beachfront, Pacific Parade Sunday 8 April
Cycling Time Trial
Men’s Final Currumbin Beachfront, Pacific Parade
Tuesday 10 April
(via Currumbin Valley)
Women’s Final
Cycling Road Race
Women’s Final Currumbin Beachfront, Pacific Parade
Saturday 14 April
(via Currumbin Valley)
Men’s Final
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
The Athletics Race Walk will be held on the 8 April and the Cycling events will be held on the 10 and
14 April 2018 with varying start and finish times.
Road / Street Changes Timing
Partial carpark closure
8 March–2 April
to allow for venue
Currumbin Alley Carpark construction.
3–17 April
Car park closed.
Road closed. No on-
Pacific Parade (within venue at street parking or loading.
3–17 April
Currumbin Alley headland) Pedestrian and cycle path
closed, detours in place.
Pacific Parade (between the venue and Changes to on-street
3–17 April
Murraba Street) parking and loading.
One southbound lane
Gold Coast Highway (Currumbin) 10 and 14 April
closed.
Roads in Currumbin, Elanora and Currumbin Valley along the Time Trial, Road Race and
Race Walk courses will be closed on event days. Parking will not be permitted on the course.
Vehicles illegally parked will be towed.
For full list of roads and closure details go to getsetforthegames.com.
Detailed closure information will be distributed to local residents in March.
Boat ramps Changes Timing
3–17 April,
Currumbin Alley Boat Ramp Closed to the public.
day and night
Winders Park Boat Ramp Thrower
Drive Boat Ramp
Galleon Way / Currumbin Creek Road Closed to the public. On event days
Boat Ramp
Currumbin RSL Boat Ramp
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18 | GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COMCurrumbin
Beachfront
Legend
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Venues and
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Games Route
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Network (GRN)
Competition Venues
Broadbeach Lawn Bowls Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Carrara Precinct Gold Coast Hockey Centre
Coolangatta Beachfront Nerang Mountain Bike Trails
Size: A4
Map Number: TMR0023 Coomera Indoor Sports Centre Oxenford Studios
Date: 10/11/2017 Currumbin Beachfront Robina Stadium
Map not to scale
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Southport Broadwater Parklands
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GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COM | 21What’s happening in Labrador
during GC2018?
During GC2018, Labrador will host the Hockey competition at the Gold Coast
Hockey Centre from Thursday 5 April to Saturday 14 April 2018. Labrador is also
the home to the Commonwealth Games Village.
Event Venue Dates
Hockey
Thursday 5 April to
Preliminaries Friday 13 April
Gold Coast Hockey Centre,
Thursday 12 April to
Semi Finals Musgrave Avenue
Friday 13 April
Finals Saturday 14 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
Local access
With so much happening in this area, there will be lots of changes to local access. Detours will be
in place and you may need to seek alternative routes and travel options. Some local residents and
businesses may require local access permits to travel through secure zones to access properties.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Road closed. No on-street parking or loading. Access to Griffith
Parklands Drive (between Village Way and University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital and Griffith
Smith Street) University on Parklands Drive will be via Olsen Avenue only (no
access from Smith Street Motorway) 17 March–18 April,
Village Way day and night
Hill Street No on-street parking or loading.
Innovation Drive
Road closed. Local resident access only permitted into Sphere
Musgrave Avenue (between Kumbari Avenue residential estate from Olsen Avenue and Musgrave Avenue (no
and Sphere residential estate) access to / from Kumbari Avenue.) Road closed. No on-street
parking or loading.
Shark Lane Road closed. No on-street parking or loading.
Musgrave Avenue (between Kumbari Avenue 3–15 April,
No on-street parking or loading. day and night
and Olsen Avenue)
Musgrave Mustangs Soccer Club Carpark
Musgrave Offleash Agility Dog Park Carpark No parking.
Labrador Hockey Club Carpark
220 – 228 Olsen Avenue
5–14 April,
Some on-street parking changes.
day and night
209 – 215 Olsen Avenue
Kumbari Avenue, western side (between 25 March–14 April,
No on-street parking or loading.
Musgrave Avenue and 110 Kumbari Avenue) day and night
Nakina Street
5–19 April,
On-street parking restrictions due to temporary bus staging.
day and night
Melia Court
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22 | GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COMLabrador
Precinct
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Keith
Games Route Network (GRN)
Hunt Park
Road closed/restricted access incl. GRN
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23What’s happening in Nerang
during GC2018?
The Nerang Mountain Bike Trails is the first international standard mountain
bike course located in South East Queensland. During GC2018 this will be the
site for the challenging Mountain Bike Cycling event.
Event Venue Dates
Mountain Bike Race
Men’s and Women’s Nerang State Forest,
Thursday 12 April
Finals Hope Street
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Hope Street 6–12 April
Road closed. No on-street parking or
loading.
Lawson Street
Stevens Street Road closed. Local access only to
residents. No on-street parking or
Martin Street loading.
Ferry Street (between Section of road closed. No vehicle
12 April
Mylor Street and Stevens access permitted. No on-street parking
Street) or loading.
Cotton Street (between
Price and Ferry Streets)
Price Street Carpark
(off Ferry Street) Some parking changes.
White Street
25 March–25 April,
(outside Transport &
day and night
Main Roads Building)
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24 | GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COMNerang
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25What’s happening in Oxenford
during GC2018?
Oxenford Studios will host competition events every day of GC2018 which include Boxing,
Squash and Table Tennis. It will also be used as a Badminton training venue. The newly
constructed Sound Stage 9 will host Squash during the Games.
Event Venue Dates
Boxing
Preliminaries 5–11 April
Oxenford Studios,
Semi Finals Entertainment Road
Friday 13 April
Finals Saturday 14 April
Squash
Preliminaries – Singles 5–7 April
Semi Finals – Singles Sunday 8 April
Finals – Singles Oxenford Studios, Monday 9 April
Entertainment Road
Preliminaries – Doubles 10–13 April
Semi Finals – Doubles 13–14 April
Finals – Doubles 14–15 April
Table Tennis
Preliminaries 5–7 April
Semi Finals and Finals Oxenford Studios, 8–9 April
Entertainment Road
Preliminaries 10–12 April
Semi Finals and Finals 13–15 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Production Drive and 31 March–16 April,
Increased traffic.
Entertainment Road day and night
Oxenford Studios 31 March–16 April,
Road closed.
internal road day and night
Entertainment Road No on-street parking or loading.
Old Pacific Highway 5–15 April
Some on-street parking affected.
Helensvale Road
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26 | GETSETFORTHEGAMES.COMOxenford
Precinct
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27What’s happening in Robina
during GC2018?
Robina Stadium will host the exciting Rugby Sevens over
three days of competition during GC2018.
Event Venue Dates
Rugby Sevens
Robina Stadium, 13–14 April
Preliminaries
Centreline Place
Rugby Sevens Finals Sunday 15 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
Local access
With so much happening in this area, there will be lots of changes to local access. Detours will be
in place and you may need to seek alternative routes and travel options. Some local residents and
businesses may require local access permits to travel through secure zones to access properties.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Stadium Drive Road closed. Local access only to
residents. No on-street parking or 6–16 April, day and night
East Lane loading.
Road closed. Local access only for
Promethean Way Bond University staff. No on-street
parking or loading.
Road closed. Local access only to
Centreline Place residents. No on-street parking or 10–15 April, day and night
loading.
Bond Institute Health
& Sport Carpark No parking.
(Promethean Way)
Laver Drive (between
Cheltenham Drive and No on-street parking or loading.
Robina Station Road)
Robina Train Station Closed to commuters due to use by
carparks GC2018 operations.
Cheltenham Road Road closed. Local access only to 13–15 April, day and night
(between Laver Drive and residents. No on-street parking or
Robina Station Road) loading.
Robina Station Road Road closed. No vehicle access to
Robina Rail Station or carpark.
Paddington Place No on-street parking or loading.
Robina State High
No on-street parking or loading. 13–15 April, day and night
School Carparks
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Road closed/restricted access incl. GRN
Road closed/restricted access
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29What’s happening in Southport during GC2018?
Southport will be a hub of sporting activity with the Optus Aquatic Centre hosting Diving and
Swimming events. The picturesque Southport Broadwater Parklands will also be the location
for the start and finish of the Triathlon and Marathon.
Event Venue Dates
Athletics: Triathlon Thursday 5 April and Saturday 7 April
Southport Broadwater Parklands
Athletics: Marathon Sunday 15 April
Swimming Thursday 5 April to Tuesday 10 April
Optus Aquatic Centre
Diving Wednesday 11 April to Saturday 14 April
For competition session times, please visit gc2018/schedule
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
Road closed, local access to residents only.
Gold Coast Highway (between Stevens Street and Marine Parade) No on-street parking or loading.
Cyclist detours will be in place.
31 March–16 April,
North Street (between Scarborough Street and Gold Coast Highway) day and night
Road closed. Local access to residents only.
Nind Street (between Scarborough Street and Gold Coast Highway)
No on-street parking or loading.
Nerang Street (between Davenport Street to Gold Coast Highway)
3–15 April,
Young Street
Road closed. No vehicle access. day and night
No on-street parking or loading.
Davenport Street (between Nerang Street and Young Street)
Marine Parade Carey Park carpark restrictions in place.
Changed traffic conditions due to Gold Coast
High Street (at Stevens Street intersection) Highway closure and traffic detours. On-street
parking and loading zone restrictions. 31 March–16 April,
day and night
On-street parking restrictions due to
Brooke Avenue
temporary bus staging.
Garden Street, western side (between Nerang and Young Streets) No on-street parking or loading.
Sections of Southport Broadwater Parklands
Southport Broadwater Parklands will be closed to public during GC2018, and
signposted in advance.
1 March– 30 April,
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Carpark day and night
No parking.
Mitchell Park Carpark
15 April,
Scarborough Street (between Hicks and Hinze Streets) No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
Restrictions will be in place and signposted in 31 March–16 April,
Local boat ramps and waterways
advance. day and night
Suter Street, northern side (between High and Garden Streets)
Lawson Street, northern side (between High and Garden Streets)
4–14 April,
No on-street parking or loading.
day and night
Railway Street (between High and Scarborough Streets)
Davenport Street (between Nerang and Hinze Streets)
Seaworld Drive, eastern side 25 March–5 April,
No on-street parking or loading
(between Golden Door Spa and Seaworld) day and night
Seaworld Drive, western side 4 April and 15 April,
No on-street parking or loading
(between Fishermans Co-op and Seaworld) day and night
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31What’s happening in Surfers Paradise
during GC2018?
Twelve epic Main Stage concerts for the whole family to enjoy plus
large-scale installations and performances on the beach.
4–15 April
gc2018.com/festival2018
________________________________________________________________________________
Temporary GC2018 Official Shop – Surfers Paradise
Located on the Gold Coast’s iconic foreshore, the GC2018 Surfers Paradise Shop will be
located at the end of Cavill Mall and showcase a wide range of GC2018 merchandise including
Borobi Mascot soft toys, clothing and accessories, key rings, pin badges and collectables.
The official store will be operational until 20 April 2018.
From 1–15 April From 16–20 April
8am to 9pm 10am to 6pm
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO ROADS AND PARKING
Road / Street Changes Timing
The Esplanade between Peppers Soul Road closed midday
roundabout and Hanlan Street to midnight.
The Esplanade, western side
(Staghorn Avenue to Ocean Avenue)
Staghorn Avenue
(Ferny Avenue to Surfers Paradise Boulevard)
Peninsula Drive (between Gold Coast No on-street parking
Highway and Watson Esplanade) or loading.
Watson Esplanade, northern side 4–15 April,
day and night
Cavill Avenue, southern side (between Surfers
Paradise Boulevard and Gold Coast Highway
Some on-street car parking
Beach Road (northern side)
affected.
Laycock Street (northern side)
Some on-street car parking
Clifford Street (southern side)
or loading affected.
Hamilton Street (northern side)
The Esplanade (between Elkhorn Avenue and 15 March–21 April,
Laycock Street ) No on-street parking or day and night
Hamilton Avenue, northern side (between loading. 29 March–9 April,
beach and Northcliffe Terrace) day and night
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Your bin collection time is changing! We appreciate your understanding and
cooperation during this time.
To accommodate changes in traffic conditions and
increased waste service demands, all bin For more information visit
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in the weeks leading up to the Games. -gold-coast-services
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To be prepared for this change, it is essential to
ensure your bins are placed out for collection the Temporary closure of Merrimac Waste and
night before your service day to avoid a missed
service as collections may commence any time
Recycling Centre 2–15 April inclusive
from midnight. Unfortunately during GC2018 we Due to temporary games impacts, the Merrimac
will be unable to return for missed services. Waste and Recycling Centre (located at Boowaggan
Road, Merrimac) will be closed from 2–15 April
Please be mindful when placing your bins out to
inclusive. During the temporary closure, we recommend
ensure our waste trucks can access them.
residents utilise the Reedy Creek Waste and Recycling
If your bin needs replacing or fixing, there will be Centre, located at 61 Hutchinson St, Burleigh Heads. This
delays to this service over the Games period. centre is open 7am to 4.50pm daily, except Good Friday.
WIPES BLOCK PIPES WATERWAYS POLICING AND SECURITY
More than 145 million litres of sewage During the Games, there will also The Queensland Police Service (QPS)
is produced across our city each day. be temporary changes to the local will ensure an enhanced protective
waterways. These will include: environment to minimise disruption to
As thousands of visitors arrive on the
this sporting event and promote a safe
Gold Coast for GC2018 this number will • introduction of Protective Security
and secure enjoyment of the Games
greatly increase. To ensure our network Zones where Police will be able to
for athletes, participants, spectators
operates efficiently during this time, it is apply additional powers
and the Queensland community.
more important than ever to know – to
• access changes for businesses that
flush, or not to flush?
operate at waterside locations
Wet wipes, nappies and even toys are Further Information:
Detailed information regarding
often flushed and can cause sewage • Unified Response queries
waterways and timings can be found at – op.sentinel-unite@police.qld.gov.au
overflows in your house, neighbourhood,
getsetforthegames.com or (07) 3015 3346
creeks and waterways.
• National Security Hotline
Our sewerage network is designed to – 1800 123 400 or nationalsecurity.gov.au
transport sewage only. Only flush the • Safeguarding Queensland
three P’s – pee, poo and toilet paper. – safeguarding.qld.gov.au
Everything else, including ‘flushable’ wet • GC2018 QPS crime prevention queries
wipes must be placed in the bin. – commgamesgroup.engagement@
police.qld.gov.au
By taking care of how you dispose of • Non-emergency safety or security issues
waste items, you can limit unnecessary – Policelink 131 444 or
damage to the sewerage network and policelink.qld.gov.au
the environment. • Life-threatening emergencies – call 000
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