City Notice Roundup: Infrastructure Projects and Public Health Advisories

Public Health and Environmental Alerts

Gold Coast Health has issued an updated advisory regarding communicable diseases currently circulating within the community. Health authorities have confirmed active cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Measles in the region. Residents are strongly encouraged to verify their vaccination status and ensure all boosters are up to date, particularly for those in close contact with infants or vulnerable populations. If symptoms such as a high fever, a persistent cough, or a red, spotty rash develop, individuals are advised to contact 13-HEALTH or their general practitioner for guidance before visiting a medical clinic in person.

Additionally, following recent heavy rainfall across Southeast Queensland, the City of Gold Coast maintains a stormwater and swimming advisory. To mitigate the risk of illness from elevated bacterial levels in runoff, the City recommends avoiding coastal beaches for at least 24 hours and rivers, lakes, or estuaries for up to three days after significant rain events. In response to these damp conditions, specialized mosquito management teams have intensified surveillance and treatment operations in salt marsh and low-lying environments. Property owners are requested to assist by eliminating standing water in containers, gutters, and pot plant saucers to reduce local breeding sites.

Major Infrastructure and Transport Disruptions

Significant construction activity continues to impact major transport corridors. Commuters should plan for additional travel time in the following priority zones:

• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3: Construction remains intensive between Miami and Burleigh Heads. The Gold Coast Highway is currently restricted to a single lane in both directions from Dawn Parade to West Burleigh Road. A strictly enforced 40km/h speed limit is in effect through the construction corridor.
• Coomera Connector (Stage 1): Heavy works are progressing on the Central package. The bridge overpass at Ridgevale Drive remains fully closed as part of the 2026 bridge replacement program. Motorists are advised to utilize posted detours via the Smith Street Motorway.
• Gold Coast-Springbrook Road: Reconstruction and landslip remediation works are active across 28 sites following previous severe weather events. Residents and visitors should expect stop/slow traffic control and potential delays between Neranwood and Pine Creek Road.

Community Planning and Facility Notices

Today, Tuesday, 17 March 2026, marks the final day for the formal public notification period regarding a significant development application in Southport. Submissions for Application MCU/2025/466, involving a proposed Material Change of Use for a showroom and low-impact industry project at 32 Smith Street, must be received by the close of business. Detailed plans remain available for review via the City's PD Online portal.

Furthermore, residents are reminded that Elanora Linkage Park remains fully closed to the public. Critical landslip repairs and stormwater infrastructure upgrades are ongoing at this site, with safety works scheduled to continue through mid-2026. For those utilizing local recreational facilities, most sports fields remain open as of the latest morning inspection, though clubs are reminded to assess turf conditions onsite following recent showers.