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UPCOMING ACTIVITY MARCH 2026
The test rig established at Macquarie Point is ready to trial the identified ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) specifications for the roof of the Stadium, including professional cricket players visiting to test the conditions.
A Stadium Design Roadshow is planned to take place across Tasmania from late March 2026. The Roadshow will provide an opportunity to share the Stadium Project’s design with communities across the state, including Huonville, New Norfolk, Queenstown, Bicheno, Campbell Town, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. Click here to learn about the Stadium design.​​
FEBRUARY MILESTONES
An Industry briefing session was held on 25 February at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart from 9.00AM to 1.00PM, with options to attend online. The event provided 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. There were 250 registrations, 100 in-person and 150 online and the presentation has been published on the MPDC website here.
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Red Square closed at the end of February, with the Hobart Brewing Company being activated in a small lease footprint until their lease ends.
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The Mac Point Public Car Park access for pedestrians changed due to the closure of Red Square. A new pathway has been installed along the boundary between Hobart Brewing Co and Red Square.
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Following the MPDC CEO and Chair appearing at a hearing of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee on 4 February 2026, questions of notice were received from the Committee. These were responded to on 3 March.
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The Expression of Interest for the Main Contractor for the Stadium closed on 11 February 2026. Through the Expression of Interest process the responses will be carefully reviewed and assessed 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 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.
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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.
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Macquarie Point Development Corporation became an official member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). We are now progressing registration of the Stadium to be assessed and certified as a minimum Australian Excellence Rating of 5 Stars Green Star Building.
JANUARY MILESTONES
​​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 marks a significant milestone for the Stadium Project, authorising it to proceed and marking the transition from planning and design into procurement.
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The Expression of Interest for the Main Contractor for the Stadium was launched on 10 January 2026, commencing this procurement.
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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 will now assess submissions, ahead of appointing a contractor.
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A select tender request has also been issued to all locally qualified waste treatment facilities to confirm disposal capacity and establish schedules of rates for fill that will be removed as part of bulk excavations.
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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 was issued.