Work has well and truly commenced on the upgrades to nib Stadium with Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron turning the sod on the State Government’s $95.14million upgrade of nib Stadium in East Perth today.
With work having started on July 2, changes including the dismantling of the temporary eastern and southern grandstands, are already visible onsite.
“Back in June I announced that all temporary sections of nib Stadium would be replaced within the $95.14million budget, and that BGC Construction had been awarded the head construction contract for the redevelopment,” Mr Waldron said.
“The Department of Sport and Recreation has assisted BGC in arranging the removal of the temporary grandstands and the builder has wasted no time getting started, ensuring this project progresses at a pace to minimise impact on the sporting codes involved.”
Finance Minister Simon O’Brien said he was pleased with the progress of work and was looking forward to another State Government project being delivered on-time and on-budget.
“Building Management and Works has worked closely in recent years with the Department of Sport and Recreation on projects including the new athletics, basketball and rugby facilities. They have a good track record of delivering projects in a timely, cost-effective manner,” Mr O’Brien said.
Mr Waldron said the redevelopment would boost stadium amenity, spectator experience and financial sustainability of the sporting codes that use the facility.
“Like all lovers of both codes of rugby and soccer in this State, I am excited to see work start on a redevelopment that will increase the sustainability of our sporting codes which use a rectangular pitch and make for a more comfortable and enjoyable match day for spectators,” Mr Waldron said.