Tasmanian Government
Jeremy Rockliff, Premier
Eric Abetz, Minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal
The Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium project has reached a significant procurement milestone, with Watpac Construction selected as the preferred tenderer.
This was a rigorous, independent and transparent process that has delivered the best possible builder for this once-in-a-generation infrastructure.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said this was an exciting day for Tasmania.
“We have searched the globe to find the best possible builder for our Macquarie Point Stadium,” Premier Rockliff said.
“This moment cannot be understated – we are on the cusp of delivering thousands of jobs, injecting billions into our economy and creating a precinct that every single Tasmanian can be proud of.
“Activity will soon increase at the precinct, bringing with it opportunity and activity the likes of which Hobart has never seen before.
“Over the coming month the Watpac team will continue to work with the Macquarie Point Development Corporation to finalise details to inform the delivery of this project.
“Let’s get on with it.”
Minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal, Eric Abetz, said that this work to transform this underutilised land will be a powerful economic driver.
“The critical preparatory works are underway, there are diggers in and the vision is beginning to come to life,” Minister Abetz said.
“The submission received has been subject to a comprehensive evaluation process involving subject matter experts, technical specialists, advisers, commercial experts and multiple layers of governance and probity oversight.
“The Macquarie Point Stadium will significantly boost tourism, it will boost economic activity, it will deliver jobs, training and a future for so many Tasmanians.
“It will be the first thing that greets people as they enter our capital city – a bustling waterfront precinct that is the envy of the nation.
“We are getting on with the job of delivering for Tasmania, we cannot wait to see this stadium coming out of the ground.”
The Stage 1 evaluation followed an earlier Expression of Interest process that shortlisted proponents to participate in the tender.
The Stage 2 process will allow further refinement of project delivery and continued engagement with local industry before any final decision on contract award is made.
Contract award is being targeted for the end of the year.
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