MONTHLY ACTIVITY UPDATES
SEPTEMBER 2026
Archaeological investigations continued in preparation for the construction of the Multipurpose Stadium. The works are being undertaken by a team of highly qualified archaeologists including an Aboriginal Heritage Officer and involves removal of upper layers of fill before progressing to careful hand excavation of archaeological features.
Building Tasmania approved the Impact Assessment of Road Reserve – Stage 2 Goods and Red Shed Removal required under Conditions B12 and B13 of the State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025.
The Corporation received the Site Suitability Statement for Audit Area 6 – The Gateway. Site Suitability Statements demonstrate that the land is ready for future development to occur. The Site Suitability Statements completed for the site can be found here (in the Requests for Information section).
An Escarpment Condition and Risk Assessment project commenced to assess condition of the rockface and identify potential hazards and any risk mitigation treatments.
BlackCap Construction removed the netting, scaffolding and turf from the temporary roof test rig at Yard 16, Macquarie Point.  The Corporation worked closely with Cricket Tasmania to undertake a comprehensive testing program, including assessment of shading impacts on the cricket wicket. The testing confirmed that the proposed roofing solution was suitable from player, officiating and broadcast perspectives.
AUGUST 2026
Hazell Bros continued site preparation works including archaeological investigation works and the management and removal of some soil. In keeping with previous site investigations, this process is intended to document the historic use of the site. Archaeologists have revealed the remains of the 1914 railway roundhouse, 1827 Lumber Yard and the reconfigured 1835 Engineers Yard as anticipated. These works are carried out in accordance with documents prepared under the Order and available here.
Engagement with key stakeholders and near neighbours continued with regular updates provided and formal consultation undertaken to inform the preparation of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for stage 1 and 2 early works.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Tasmanian Parliament undertook hearings and received updates on the Macquarie Point Stadium from:
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Treasurer and Minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal
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CEO and Chair of the Macquarie Point Development Corporation
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Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Strategy and Delivery, Department of Premier and Cabinet
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Acting Secretary, Building Tasmania, and,
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Independent Probity Advisors, Macquarie Point Development Corporation
JULY 2026
Tasmanian contractor, Hazell Bros commenced work on site in early July, beginning with archaeological excavation works, as part of the preparatory works, to meet the requirements of the State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025.
An Unanticipated Discovery Plan is in place, providing procedures for the management of Aboriginal heritage cultural material if discovered during construction or other ground-disturbing works, was received ahead of these works commencing as per condition AH5 of the State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025.
JUNE 2026
A Staging Plan and Impact Assessment of Road Reserves for Stage 1 works were approved by the Secretary of the Department of State Growth of the State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025.
The Macquarie Point Development Corporation CEO participated in the Tasmanian Government Budget Estimates Scrutiny Hearings.
Workshops with the Stadium main contract tenderers continued to inform the development of bids.
MAY 2026
The Stadium Design Roadshow continued is presentation in the communities of Bicheno, Devonport, Burnie and Queenstown.
The Contractor for the design, dismantling, storage, and rebuild of the Goods Shed and removal of the Red Shed was announced with the successful tenderer being Hunter Mason Pty Ltd.
The Contractor for the Site Preparation Works – Bulk Excavation and Civil Contractor was announced with the successful tenderer being Hazell Bros Group Pty Ltd.
Request for Tender Stage 1 for main Stadium Contractor continued with workshops with the tenderers to provide information on the project.
The Corporation’s CEO and Chair attended the Public Accounts Committee on 25 May, transcript and other information is available here.
APRIL 2026
Our Stadium Design Roadshow was launched providing an opportunity to share the Stadium Project’s design with communities across the state. In April the roadshow was presented in Huonville, New Norfolk, and Campbell Town. This follows on from the Hobart Stadium Design Showcase last year, click here to learn about the Stadium design.​
The shortlisted participants from the Expression of Interest for the Main Contractor for the Stadium were announced. The shortlisted participants, Constructure Joint Venture, comprising Webuild S.p.A and China Construction Oceania, with McConnell Dowell as a key delivery partner and Besix Watpac, entered the Request for Tender Stage 1.
The Mac Point Master Plan was released following acceptance by the Australian Government and builds on the Mac Point Precinct Plan. It provides a statutory and strategic framework to deliver the Mac Point Precinct.
The Master Plan is supported by the Housing Plan for a Residential Development and Public Foreshore Zone at Regatta Point as part of the Mac Point Precinct.
The Request for Tender for the design, dismantling, storage, and rebuild of the Goods Shed and removal of the Red Shed and Request for Tender for the Site Preparation Works – Bulk Excavation and Civil Contractor procurements continued.
An Impact Assessment on Road Reserves for Bulk Earthworks was submitted to the Secretary of the Department of State Growth for approval as per Schedule 1, Part 4, B12 and B13 of the State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025.
MARCH 2026
The roof test rig established at Macquarie Point opened for trial of the identified ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) specifications for the roof of the Stadium, including professional cricket players visiting to test the conditions.
​Progression of procurements continued to support the commencement of works on site. This included:
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Expression of Interest for the Main Contractor for the Stadium
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Request for Tender for the design, dismantling, storage, and rebuild of the Goods Shed and removal of the Red Shed
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Request for Tender for the Site Preparation Works – Bulk Excavation and Civil Contractor
FEBRUARY 2026
An Industry briefing session was held on 25 February in Hobart, with options to attend online. The event was an opportunity to provide industry with visibility on upcoming trade packages and procurement pathways, that will support the delivery of the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium. The presentation was published on the MPDC website here.
​A roof test rig was established at Macquarie Point to trial the identified ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) specifications for the roof of the Stadium. ETFE is a high-strength polymer material that has been used on several other roofed stadiums in Munich, Beijing, Dunedin and Las Vegas, and locally in locations such as at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
​The Expression of Interest for the Main Contractor for the Stadium closed on 11 February 2026. A team of subject matter experts and two-tiered evaluation panel, commenced consideration and assessment of the Expressions of Interest received to shortlist participants to be part of the subsequent two-stage Request for Tender process. Further information on the process is available here.
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​A Request for Tender for the design, dismantling, storage, and rebuild of the Goods Shed and removal of the Red Shed closed on 4 February 2026. The Macquarie Point Development Corporation next assessed submissions, ahead of appointing a contractor.
Macquarie Point Development Corporation became an official member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
The Corporation’s CEO and Chair attended Public Accounts Committee, the presentation they provided and the recording of the hearing can be found here.
JANUARY 2026
​​The State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025 was passed in late 2025, granting planning approval for the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium. This marked a significant milestone for the Stadium Project, authorising it to proceed and marking the transition from planning into procurement.
​The Expression of Interest for the Main Contractor for the Stadium was launched on 10 January 2026, commencing this procurement.
​The Request for Tender for the Site Preparation Works – Bulk Excavation and Civil Contractor closed on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The Macquarie Point Development Corporation next assessed submissions, ahead of appointing a contractor.
A Request for Tender for the design, dismantling, storage, and rebuild of the Goods Shed and removal of the Red Shed was issued.