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The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning is leading the delivery of the North Queensland Stadium project, which is expected to support up to 750 jobs throughout the design and construction stages.

The centrally located 25,000 seat, best-practice, multi-purpose, regional stadium will be built in Townsville, in time for the start of the 2020 National Rugby League (NRL) season.

The project provides a catalyst for urban regeneration in Townville, attracting further investment into the region and supporting jobs growth.

Project ObjectivesThe project objectives are:• deliver a new best-practice, multi-purpose, regional

stadium in Townsville by the commencement of the 2020 National Rugby League season

• maximise employment and supply opportunities for the people of Townsville and the North Queensland region.

Project BenefitsThe North Queensland Stadium project is anticipated to

be a catalyst directly and indirectly stimulating change that will benefit Townsville and the North Queensland region.

These Changes Include:Expanding North Queensland infrastructure• provision of a nationally-recognised sports stadium with

world-class sustainable urban design and architecture, and a uniquely ‘North Queensland’ identity

Supporting jobs and flow-on economic benefits• support for regional employment and supply chain

investment during design and construction, and later during operation of the Stadium

• attraction of broader investment and economic development in the long-term future of Townsville as a major regional city supporting further jobs growth

Fostering urban regeneration and enhanced liveability• transformation and activation of places and spaces as

an urban attraction that draw people to Townsville’s city heart

• promotion of active experiences and social interaction including a broad range of sporting and cultural activities

Raising the profile of North Queensland region• attraction of investment to the region underpinned by

sporting excellence, events capability, distinct tourism offerings for domestic and international visitors, and strong and diverse local economies.

PartnersNorth Queensland Stadium is a joint project of the Queensland Government, Australian Government and Townsville City Council and is supported by both the National Rugby League and the North Queensland Cowboys. The stadium forms part of the Townsville City Deal signed in December 2016.

Project delivery teamThe delivery of the North Queensland Stadium project is being led by the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning with an experienced team of contractors and consultants including:• Managing Contractor: Watpac• Principal Consultant: Cox Architecture• Audit Quantity Surveyor: AECOM• Audit Programmer: RCP.

The Stadium Will Feature:• 28 permanent general admission food and beverage

outlets with options to bump in more for special events.• Standing terraces with views to the field of play• 88 external corporate boxes ranging from 6-seat to

12-seat• 17 corporate suites, some of which can be combined to

accommodate larger groups• A chairman’s club and three corporate experience bars

including a field club, centerline club and a club lounge• Two major function rooms that can cater for up to 100

people• Four player change rooms with dedicated wet areas,

spa bath, warm up area, medical room and massage room.

Project DetailsThe North Queensland Stadium (NQS) project will deliver a 25,000 seat, best practice, purpose-built, regional stadium in time for the commencement of the 2020 NRL season at

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the project site located at 17-49 Saunders Street, Railway Estate, Townsville.

It is envisaged that this project will provide the catalyst needed to generate renewed interest and economic activity in and around the Townsville CBD.

This project will provide numerous benefits for Townsville and the region, including:• Expansion of North Queensland infrastructure• Job creation and flow-on economic benefits• Stimulation of urban renewal• Enhancement of North Queensland liveability

Raising the profile of the NQ region is expected to result in:• Investment in other parts of North Queensland• Increasing the regions sporting and events capability• Attraction of more domestic and international visitors to

Townsville.

The construction of the project will be delivered by Watpac who has been selected as the managing contractor for the NQS project utilising a design and construction management contract.

Project Updates The stadium is on track to be ready to host the Sir Elton John concert (29 February 2020) and the 2020 National Rugby League Premiership Season.

Stadium Roof Being InstalledThe stadium roof is nearing completion. Once complete, the pandanus-inspired roof will provide shade cover to 75% of the seats. The roof has been specifically designed for Townsville’s cyclonic conditions. The peaked sections of the roof are formed by 36 steel trusses that each have a

unique geometry. A durable fabric, which is weather-, fire- and UV-resistant, is fitted over the trusses. Flat metal infills sections are installed between each truss.

EOIs for Johnathan Thurston Statue ClosedA bronze statue immortalising NRL legend Johnathan Thurston will stand in the northern plaza of the stadium. It will honour his contribution to rugby league and acknowledge the significant role he plays in the North Queensland community.

A local sculptor, Jane Hawkins was announced as the winning artist chosen to sculpt the JT Statue. She will be working with a foundry in Brisbane to produce the final bronze statue to be installed in the northern entry plaza in February 2020.

Artwork ‘Warmth’ is ComingArtwork ‘Warmth’ will take pride of place at the stadium, on permanent display in the southern entry plaza. The durable outdoor sculpture will feature a 2-metre high piece of curved steel. The names of selected North Queensland places and traditional owner groups will be laser-cut to form a winding river design along the artwork. This fictitious river connects all North Queensland as people have always settled or gathered around water.

With its vibrant colour and circular wrap form, the sculpture aims to portray the embrace and continual warmth shown when the North Queensland people came together to help each other after the devastation of the early-2019 monsoonal event in Townsville.

Townsville’s own Alison McDonald has been commissioned to deliver the artwork in time for the stadium’s opening in February 2020.

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