{"id":616581,"date":"2026-04-19T06:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/616581\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T06:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:43:19","slug":"macquarie-point-stadium-two-contractors-shortlisted-for-1-13-billion-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/616581\/","title":{"rendered":"Macquarie Point stadium: Two contractors shortlisted for $1.13 billion build"},"content":{"rendered":"

The firm behind Christchurch\u2019s new One NZ Stadium is one of two major contractors shortlisted to potentially build Hobart\u2019s $1.13 billion Macquarie Point multi-purpose stadium.<\/p>\n

The Tasmanian government announced on Sunday that Besix Watpac and the Constructure Joint Venture would progress to stage one of the request for tender process.<\/p>\n

Besix Watpac led delivery of the 30,000-seat Christchurch venue, which will host matches for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. <\/p>\n

Its stadium pedigree also includes Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Suncorp Stadium and the Anna Meares Velodrome.<\/p>\n

The firm topped Australia\u2019s 2024 Construction League with $3.45 billion in new project starts.<\/p>\n

\"\"Minister Eric Abetz described Macquarie Point, pictured in 2006, as a wasteland set for urban renewal. Image \/ Daryl Jones<\/p>\n

The Constructure JV brings together Italian giant Webuild S.p.A and China Construction Oceania, with New Zealand-founded McConnell Dowell as a key partner.<\/p>\n

Webuild built the Al Bayt World Cup stadium in Qatar and is delivering Snowy 2.0. <\/p>\n

China Construction Oceania is currently building Melbourne\u2019s $11 billion-plus North East Link. <\/p>\n

McConnell Dowell delivered the new Bridgewater Bridge, Tasmania\u2019s largest-ever transport project.<\/p>\n

Both firms have accepted the offer to move to the next phase.<\/p>\n

\"\"Minister Eric Abetz said the shortlist showed strong market confidence<\/p>\n

Macquarie Point Urban Renewal Minister Eric Abetz said the shortlist showed strong market confidence in the project.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is another important step forward for the Macquarie Point multi-purpose stadium,\u201d Abetz said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen strong interest from major contractors capable of delivering a project of this scale and complexity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The next phase will seek detailed submissions on delivery approach, capability, commercial settings, program and local industry participation.<\/p>\n

\"\"Besix Watpac delivered the 30,000-seat One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. Image \/ Supplied<\/p>\n

Abetz said Tasmanian businesses and workers would benefit from the build.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will create opportunities for Tasmanian businesses, subcontractors, workers, apprentices and training opportunities as delivery progresses,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delivering for Tasmania by turning a wasteland into a year-round events and function precinct that will provide benefits for all Tasmanians.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 23,000-seat multi-purpose stadium will feature what is planned to be the world\u2019s largest timber roof.<\/p>\n

\"\"The $1.13 billion stadium is planned for Macquarie Point in Hobart. Image \/ MPDC<\/p>\n

It is a non-negotiable condition of Tasmania\u2019s entry into the AFL from 2028. <\/p>\n

The target date for contract award remains the end of 2026.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The firm behind Christchurch\u2019s new One NZ Stadium is one of two major contractors shortlisted to potentially build…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":616582,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[64,63,44],"class_list":["post-616581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-australia","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=616581"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616581\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/616582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=616581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=616581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=616581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}