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Gold Coast light rail opens after four-year build, $1.55B in costs

Gold Coast light rail stage 3 opened after four years of construction. It cost $1.55 billion, more than double the $709 million first estimate.

Why it mattersThe project shows how hard it is to build in cities. Hidden costs can blow budgets far over estimate. Locals say the traffic relief and new connections made it worth it.