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Australia, Townsville
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
A landmark stadium for North Queensland
In 2020, BESIX Watpac delivered the 25,000-seat Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia. This world-class multifunctional regional stadium was delivered with maximum local economic and social benefits.
Local employment & Procurement
Watpac was Managing Contractor for the $300 million project and prioritised local subcontractors and suppliers, and Indigenous employment. In terms of Indigenous employment, the company was set a target of 6% and achieved nearly 12%. Construction also involved 488 local businesses in the supply chain.
Project of the year
Townsville’s new Queensland Country Bank Stadium has scored a hat trick for BESIX Watpac at the 2020 Master Builders Queensland construction awards for North Queensland. The new stadium secured the company the prestigious Project of the Year award, Best Sporting Facilities award, and Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety.
Project details
Project nameQueensland Country Bank Stadium
LocationTownsville Australia
Building period2017 - 2020
CategoryStadium
Stakeholder(s)BESIX
ArchitectCox Architecture
Contract typeBuild
ClientQueensland Government
Total Value Dollar$ 318000000
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