- Queensland family-owned company BMD appointed to undertake early works for the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park, which will deliver legacy benefits for 2032 and beyond.
- GIICA has been undertaking preliminary site investigations and survey assessments since 1 June, with BMD to begin heavy earth works early next month.
- Under the Crisafulli Government, the 2032 Games and beyond are back on track following 1,200 days of Labor chaos.
The Crisafulli Government has appointed Queensland born-and-bred BMD Constructions to undertake early works for the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park.
BMD - a family-owned company founded in Queensland in 1979 – will prepare the site for construction of Brisbane Stadium, which will deliver a world-class venue for 2032 and beyond.
The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland's future and getting the Games back on track after 1,200 days of chaos and crisis under the former Labor Government, which included flip flopping on venue locations and designs.
The new 63,000 seat Brisbane Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Games before becoming the city's main oval stadium and home ground for current AFL Premiers the Brisbane Lions, and cricket's Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash, Queensland Bulls at interstate level, as well as an outstanding international cricket venue for Test, One Day and T20 matches.
The Games Independent Infrastructure Construction Authority (GIICA) has been undertaking site investigations and survey assessments, as well as repurposing some existing buildings into site facilities and offices, since it took possession of Victoria Park on 1 June.
BMD will begin the next phase of works from early next month, including bulk earthworks, erosion and sediment controls, haul roads, semi-permanent fencing, stormwater drains, retaining walls and establishment of a logistics plaza.
The new Brisbane Stadium is part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Planning and Infrastructure Jarrod Bleijie said the appointment of BMD was a testament to local capabilities.
"We're ensuring a Queensland business is delivering for Queenslanders and is an important part of putting the state on the world stage," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"After 1,200 days of Labor chaos, the Crisafulli Government is ensuring the Games remains back on track and we're cracking on with delivering what will be an incredible centrepiece for 2032 and beyond, surrounded by a huge amount of connected, green space."
GIICA CEO Simon Crooks said early works starting was an important milestone.
"It's great to be working with BMD on our Games journey, creating Queensland jobs and building an extraordinary legacy with the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park," Mr Crooks said.
"We will see plenty of activity in Victoria Park as GIICA works with BMD to forge ahead with our program of work."
BMD Group CEO Scott Power said delivering the company would bring more than 45 years of experience to start this legacy project.
"As a Queensland-founded, family-owned business, BMD is proud to deliver the Brisbane Stadium early works.
"We understand the responsibility that comes with working in a place that means so much to so many Queenslanders. Our focus is on working closely with GIICA, the broader project team and the community, drawing on our local workforce, supply chain and civil construction experience to deliver the works with care and a commitment to positive long-term outcomes."
