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Brisbane-founded construction firm BMD Group has been appointed to undertake early works for the new Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, with heavy earthworks on the 63,000-seat Olympic venue set to begin early next month.
The Queensland Government has confirmed BMD's scope of work includes bulk earthworks, erosion and sediment controls, haul roads, fencing, stormwater drains, retaining walls, and a logistics plaza.
The financial value of the early works contract has not been disclosed.
The new Brisbane Stadium is a centrepiece of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, and will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Post-Games, the venue will serve as the home ground for the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls.
The Games Independent Infrastructure Coordination Authority (GIICA) has had possession of the Victoria Park site since 1 June and has been conducting preliminary site investigations ahead of BMD's mobilisation.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says the appointment of a Queensland business to deliver the early works underscores the state government's commitment to ensuring the Games benefit local industry.
“We’re ensuring a Queensland business is delivering for Queenslanders and is an important part of putting the state on the world stage,” says Bleijie.
BMD was founded in Queensland in 1979 by Mick Power and has grown into a $2 billion operation employing more than 2,300 people across Australia.
The family-owned group operates across civil construction, urban development and building sectors.
“We understand the responsibility that comes with working in a place that means so much to so many Queenslanders," says BMD Group CEO Scott Power.
"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.”
The appointment has been described by the GIICA as a milestone for the stadium program.
“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,” says Simon Crooks, the CEO of GIICA.
“We will see plenty of activity in Victoria Park as GIICA works with BMD to forge ahead with our program of work.”
The early works phase will prepare the Victoria Park site for the main stadium construction, which is expected to begin in 2027.
Two joint ventures - Built and Spain's SACYR in one consortium, and John Holland paired with BESIX Watpac in the other - have been shortlisted through an early contractor Involvement process for the main build.
The final builder is expected to be announced later this year.
While the stadium will have a capacity of 63,000 for sporting events, it is designed to accommodate 70,000 for concerts, making it one of the largest purpose-built venues in Australia.
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