Macquarie Point
Construction & Logistics Tracker
Follow the engineering and construction timeline for the Macquarie Point stadium precinct with a chronological record of approvals, testing, demolition, procurement, and major build milestones.
Project timeline
Track the major phases shaping Hobart’s stadium precinct, from approvals and testing through excavation, contract award, and final commissioning.
01
Late 2025
Planning Order Approved, establishing the pathway for the precinct’s next delivery stages.
02
Early 2026
Site testing and tenders open, including ETFE polymer roof test rig analysis for cricket ball trajectories and a global design and construct EOI process.
24,500 sports capacity, 31,500 concert capacity, and a timber-supported transparent ETFE roof remain central reference points as the project advances.
03
Mid to Late 2026
Masterplan release and site preparation begin, with Hazell Brothers commencing clearing and bulk excavation before the main build contract award by the Macquarie Point Development Corporation.
04
2027 to 2031
Structural foundations, piling, service diversion, and concrete works progress toward final delivery, commissioning, certifications, and opening aligned with Tasmania Football Club AFL and AFLW seasons.
Milestones
What this tracker covers
This tracker is designed to cover Macquarie Point construction updates, Hobart stadium tender activity, the Macquarie Point masterplan 2026 rollout, and what the Tasmanian builders stadium project means for contractors, commuters, and the wider precinct.
Approvals and planning
Monitor planning decisions, development approvals, and public project milestones that shape delivery timing.
Tender activity
Follow procurement stages, EOI activity, contract packaging, and major award announcements.
Engineering phases
Track testing, excavation, piling, service diversion, structural works, and commissioning progress.
Precinct impacts
See how construction affects access, freight movement, commuters, nearby roads, and live logistics conditions.
Tender and site activity
Current attention is centered on testing, procurement, and site preparation. Key watchpoints include roof performance analysis, global design and construct market activity, and the sequencing of bulk excavation and enabling works.
As the project moves from planning into delivery, this page provides a practical reference point for residents, contractors, and visitors seeking a clear summary of what is happening on site and what comes next.