Important Information About Oxenford
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4 –15 APRIL 2018 Important information about Oxenford The Gold Coast is about to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games and this is the chance for all residents to be a part of this exciting event. This once in a lifetime opportunity will see 11 days of world class competition from 4 –15 April 2018 on our doorstep. Support from the community is essential in making this a successful international event. Grab this chance to experience the Games atmosphere, the sporting events, the Festival 2018 entertainment and extend a warm welcome to our athletes and visitors. This will bring challenges to our roads and may bring disruption to our daily lives, however these games will offer our community more than just a legacy of bricks and mortar but great memories and opportunities for future generations. Celebrating the event Oxenford will host the Boxing, Squash and Temporary infrastructure at the venue will enable elite Table Tennis competitions throughout the 11 day athletes to perform to their peak during the Games, while spectators and officials will experience the competition period of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth in comfort. Games (GC2018). Venue construction These exciting events will take place in the state-of-the-art film and television studios at Oxenford Village Roadshow Venue construction begins in January. Studios which have been transformed for GC2018. In All theme parks will be operating during GC2018. addition, Badminton training will be held at this facility. Travelling in and around the Oxenford Studios Road / Street Changes Timing* Production Drive and Entertainment Road Increased traffic. 31 March–16 April, day and night Oxenford Studios internal road Road closed. Entertainment Road No on-street parking or loading. Old Pacific Highway 5–15 April Some on-street parking affected. Helensvale Road Oxenford Precinct4 –15 APRIL 2018 Legend Games Route Network (GRN) Road closed/restricted access Restricted parking ad le Ro nsva Hele Venue perimeter P GC2018 spectator transit mall E a n c t i f e i r c t a M i n o m t o e r w n a t y R o ( M a d 1 ) O x e n f o r d S t u d i o I n t e Oxenford r n a l R o a d Precinct Legend Theme park Games Route Network (GRN) Road closed/restricted access Restricted parking ad le Ro nsva Hele Venue perimeter Produ Drive ction Size: A4 P GC2018 spectator transit mall E a n c Metres Map Number: COGC021 t i f e i r c Date: 31/01/2018 t M Theme a i n 0 o 125 250 park m t © Copyright and database right 2017. o e r w You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute n a t *Maps / info subject to change y R or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. o ( M a d 1 ) What’s happening in Oxenford during GC2018? During GC2018, Oxenford Studios will host competition events every day of GC2018 including Boxing, Squash and Table Tennis and will alsoO be used as a Badminton training venue. The newly constructed Sound Stage 9, x e n f o regularly used to film Hollywoodr blockbusters, is the largest sound stage in the southern hemisphere and d S t u d i will host Squash duringo the Games. I n t e r n a l R • If you have to drive, allow extra time for your journey, re-route o How will travel be affected?a d to avoid driving on the GRN and re-time your travel to less The Oxenford area will be busier than usual with: Theme busy times. • more people attending events park • Attend one of our community drop-in sessions to help you • increased traffic in the area understand and plan for local parking and access restrictions. • heightened security measures • If you work in the area, talk to your employer about flexible Produ Drive • increased use of public transport ction working arrangements e.g. working Size:from A4 home or flexible hours. Metres Map Number: COGC021 Date: 31/01/2018 • temporary road closures in place (refer to table) If you areTheme a business owner: park 0 125 250 © Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute • Games Route Network and Games Lanes in operation • Attend a free Travel Advice for Businessor sell a nWorkshopy of this data to third patorti eshelp in any f oyourm. • changes to parking and loading zones understand and plan for impacts to your business operations. • local area access permits potentially required. • Consider how journeys made by your staff, visitors and customers could be impacted and how you can help minimise Travel tips for you to consider the impact on them. If you live, work or play in the area: • Re-time your freight, servicing and deliveries to less busy times • Think about changing how you travel and try to minimise non- and plan your journey in advance taking in to consideration essential journeys where possible. temporary traffic changes. • If you can, walk or cycle local journeys under 45 minutes For more information about temporary changes in Oxenford and – it may be quicker. across the Gold Coast, visit getsetforthegames.com • Check your public transport options. Precinct Fact Sheet Oxenford About the Games Route Coomera Network in Oxenford P a Br c oa i d f water A i v c e M w y ( M r 1 D The Games Route Network (GRN) is a ) y e l x O series of designated roads linking the Go ld Coa Runaway Bay st H Commonwealth Games Village to all wy competition, non-competition venues and the airport and will offer safe, secure and Currumburra Rd reliable transport for athletes and officials. Main Beach C otle It will operate 24 hours a day and will be w S St la t Carrara ye r Surfers Paradise busy at key times. Nerang Ave A shm or e Rd Broadbeach Some sections of the (GRN) known as Games Lanes will be reserved for r Hooker Bvd D g public transport and official GC2018 and n i d o o Mermaid Beach G emergency vehicles. Games Lanes will operate on the Core GRN only and will be r Cheltenham D Miami e B tin e ris clearly marked and signed. r h e Mudgeeraba m C v u A d G Burleigh Heads a o l S d P t C a o c a i s fi t c H M Palm Beach w w y y Games Lanes will be (M 1) identified by signage and lane markings. Penalties will apply for unauthorised vehicles. Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast Legend GC2018 Games Route Network (GRN) Venue location Core GRN Heavy rail line Airport Venues and Light rail line Games Route Commonwealth Games Village 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 © Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. There’s more information to come Detailed planning will continue all the way to GC2018. More information about changes to parking, loading zones, public transport services, waste services and busy times to avoid will be available in early 2018. Dates and times of temporary changes including road closures are subject to change and will be communicated in advance. TDM_WPT_038 The best way to stay informed about what’s happening in your area is to regularly visit getsetforthegames.com and join our mailing list. Working together.