This preliminary transport corridor assessment was undertaken in support of the proposed alignment for the Rapid Transit System Option H1 incorporating Harbour Town Shopping Centre. The factors considered for the Option H1 route included the following:

Demographics and employment data at the Harbour Town Shopping Centre, surrounding areas and industrial development surrounding Harbour Town

Analysis of current public transport facilities

Trip attractions from other areas

Appropriate right of way and future expansion considerations

Physical and environmental constraints

Preliminary financial feasibility

Considering all the factors above, the study indicated that the extension of the Rapid Transit System to Helensvale via the Harbour Town Shopping Centre would greatly improve access to all Gold Coast destinations