Overview
- The Tasmanian government named Constructure Joint Venture and BESIX Watpac as the two bidders for the $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.
- Constructure includes China Construction Oceania, the local arm of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, plus Webuild and McConnell Dowell.
- The first tender stage will test delivery plans, capability, commercial terms, the build program, and use of Tasmanian suppliers and workers.
- The government plans to award the contract by late 2026, finish construction by late 2030, and open for AFL games in the 2031 season.
- The project has $240 million in federal funding and $15 million from the AFL, passed parliament after planning opposition, and still faces debate over timing and local job guarantees.