Causeway upgrade to improve flood resilience for Gold Coast hinterland

A new higher and wider causeway over a Gold Coast hinterland creek will enhance flood resilience and improve accessibility for local residents and visitors to the area.

Works will begin in 2026 on the causeway over Mudgeeraba Creek on the Gold Coast–Springbrook Road. 

The current structure, damaged during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, will be replaced with a causeway built 2.5 metres higher and upstream of the existing location. 

The new design will significantly reduce the risk of closures during and immediately after severe weather events.

This important project is welcome news for local communities, including Austinville, Neranwood and Springbrook, which have often been isolated by road closures when Mudgeeraba Creek floods.

A more resilient causeway will help residents and visitors travel safely even in challenging conditions allowing them to get to work, school, and the shops

The upgrade will include the construction of new pavement on both approaches, with minimal impact expected to traffic during the initial stage when nearby telecommunication services are relocated.

This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Additional funding from the Department of Transport and Main Roads will see the structure built higher on a new alignment to improve safety and visibility. 

The project aligns with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s broader efforts to build community resilience and protect key infrastructure in disaster-prone areas.

Preconstruction activities are currently underway with construction expected to start in early to mid-2026 and completion by early 2027.