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[Perrip]

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Some info from the Vendor Panel page of this tender:

Expected decision: Wednesday 14 January 2026
What the buyer is requesting
Details

• To support the staged construction of the new Brisbane Stadium, the National Aquatic Centre (NAC), and associated works in Victoria Park, an Early Works package is required to establish a safe, compliant, and construction-ready site (the Project).

• These Early Works at Victoria Park includes but not limited to demolition, environmental, utility, and site establishment activities, including bulk earthworks, ahead of Brisbane Stadium and NAC works. This package enables improved cost certainty, safer working conditions, and more efficient delivery sequencing for the Program.

 

[Section 5]

Some info from the Vendor Panel page of this tender:

Strange as the expected decision date is before the closing date.

 

[Dalions]

Strange as the expected decision date is before the closing date.

They probably already know who they are using.
It’s pretty typical of Government projects.

 

[qlderlions]

Strange as the expected decision date is before the closing date.

An early works package is usually awarded to a separate (smaller) contractor to deliver this enabling scope (earthworks, service relocation, laydown establishment) at lower cost than a separate main contractor (that is the bid closing date you have seen) who would price in a lot of risk for site conditions for this stage. This is fairly standard activity for all the big projects I worked on. Also handy for the government to show early progress on the job while they are still closing out the main contractor procurement.

 

[Section 5]

An early works package is usually awarded to a separate (smaller) contractor to deliver this enabling scope (earthworks, service relocation, laydown establishment) at lower cost than a separate main contractor (that is the bid closing date you have seen) who would price in a lot of risk for site conditions for this stage. This is fairly standard activity for all the big projects I worked on. Also handy for the government to show early progress on the job while they are still closing out the main contractor procurement.

Thanks for the incite from someone who works in this sector

 

[Section 5]

Knowing nothing about how they come up with a stadium design only that it is a complex process.
I thought this was interesting on "climate data" at VP.
He developed this over a few days an "optimal roof shape for solar gain" at VP
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𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟮 —
A Design Study with 𝗔𝗜 and 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
This is a 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 I developed over a few days—using 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀 in Grasshopper and 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 to explore alternative forms for the 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟮 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀.

The focus here isn’t just aesthetics—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Using an evolutionary solver tied to climatic data, I explored how geometry can adapt to 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 from the very beginning of the design process.

Climatic performance should be central to a stadium that aims to become a 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲. And while the location continues to raise valid concerns, including for me, it’s also an opportunity to shift the conversation toward smarter, more future-focused design.

With a extended background in 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 and large-scale sports venue design, I’ve seen firsthand 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀—especially when complexity and scale are high.

Design Study for Brisbane 2032 Stadium with AI and Climate Data | Brice Pannetier posted on the topic | LinkedIn

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[Perrip]

Artist rendition of the stadium has been unveiled by the Courier Mail after the architecture consortium was chosen.
Might see more info unveiled today if there's a presser by the government/GIICA
Global architect team revealed for Brisbane’s new $3.8bn Olympic stadium design - Hayden Johnson

The architects who delivered Perth’s Optus Stadium have been locked in to design Brisbane’s Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park, which will reflect Queensland’s unique character and lifestyle.
The Courier-Mail can reveal the state and federal governments have approved the consortium of principal architects to design the new inner-city stadium ahead for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Two Australian-founded firms, COX and Hassell, will partner with Japan’s Azusa Sekkei to deliver the 63,000-seat project, which has an estimated build cost of $3.8bn.
The architects were behind Perth’s Optus Stadium – on which Brisbane’s new stadium could be modelled – the redeveloped Adelaide Oval and the 2006 MCG redevelopment.
Azusa Sekkei has delivered 120 stadiums worldwide, including Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium, built for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Speaking on Today on Monday morning, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the state government was excited to “get on with the job and deliver”, saying earthworks for the new stadium were expected to begin mid-year.
“The drilling is already happening. Now we get on with the job. We get the earthworks completed and you’re going to see construction early next year,” he said.
He said the stadium would be the new home for the Brisbane Lions and a venue for cricket once the Olympics are over.
“We’re very confident with the timeline. I know Queenslanders will be very proud of having not only a stadium to fit cricket and AFL for the Lions, but also concerts,” he said.
“We are losing concerts and other sporting events, and other entertainment events to other states in Australia because we don’t have the facilities in Queensland. Just before 2032, we will.”
COX Architecture director and chair Richard Coulson said Queenslanders would see their city reflected in the stadium.
“The Queensland character is defined more by humility than bravado, a quality reflected in the architecture of the traditional Queenslander,” he said.
“We believe the stadium must be truly of its place, reflecting not only the identity of Brisbane but also the broader region.
“It should foster the connection between where we live, the surrounding landscape, and nature itself.
“With its rolling green hills and sweeping views, Victoria Park is a stunning setting for this stadium.
“The importance of long views, capturing cooling breezes, and the essential provision of shade, all embody the relaxed way of life that Queenslanders cherish – qualities that are integral to our culture.”
It is the first major step towards construction of a new stadium as federal Environment Minister Murray Watt gets closer to making a decision about whether to pause progress due to Indigenous links to the site.
The COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei firms were awarded the Brisbane Stadium contract after a three-month procurement process.
Two world-leading engineering firms, Arup and sbp, will also help design the stadium’s roof.
The main stadium is expected to blend into Victoria Park’s unique topography.
It will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Games.
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said the stadium would be inspired by the iconic Queenslander.
“The new Brisbane Stadium promises to become a landmark venue for the city as its home of global sporting events and international concerts, as well as home ground for local sports stars the Brisbane Lions, Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat for years to come,” she said.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Co-ordination Authority will now start early design work, alongside project validation investigations.
Queensland Infrastructure Minister Jarrod Bleijie said the announcement would drive momentum towards the 2032 Games.
COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei have developed a design concept that celebrates the best of our unique Queensland lifestyle and character in a truly magnificent vision for our stadium,” he said.
“The team is in place to see the stadium come to life in design and construction over the next few years and ensure the new Brisbane Stadium will be the pride of Queensland beyond 2032.”
GIICA chair Stephen Conry said the three firms had a strong track record of delivering world-class stadium infrastructure.
“We sought visionary design, innovation, and quality teamwork credentials when we started our selection process for the principal architect, and that is certainly what we have seen through our exhaustive deliberations,” he said.
“The Games will provide an incredible opportunity for our city and our state on the world stage and the designs and approach outlined by COX, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei will deliver an iconic Brisbane Stadium that all Queenslanders will be proud to call our own.”

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Artist rendition of the stadium has been unveiled by the Courier Mail after the architecture consortium was chosen.
Might see more info unveiled today if there's a presser by the government/GIICA

Quick, lets whack a few more trees on the render!!!!

 

[dlanod]

COX Architecture director and chair Richard Coulson said Queenslanders would see their city reflected in the stadium.

“The Queensland character is defined more by humility than bravado, a quality reflected in the architecture of the traditional Queenslander,” he said.

Not doing too much to counter the usual arguments about ignoring the existence of Queensland outside of Brisbane with comments like that, but I'm fully on board if it means we're getting a stadium up on stilts.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Artist rendition of the stadium has been unveiled by the Courier Mail after the architecture consortium was chosen.
Might see more info unveiled today if there's a presser by the government/GIICA
Global architect team revealed for Brisbane’s new $3.8bn Olympic stadium design - Hayden Johnson
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I thought the plan was to build the stadium into the ground?

 

[Perrip]

I thought the plan was to build the stadium into the ground?

It still is I think going off the quote "the main stadium is expected to blend into Victoria Park’s unique topography". GIICA also said last month they wanted the architecture consortium to have input into where the stadium will be built in Victoria Park.
Also, this is just an artist impression. GIICA has 2026 as the design phase of the new stadium on their timeline.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

I thought the plan was to build the stadium into the ground?

The first pic kind of shows this I thought. It's not going to be completely buried, I'd imagine more built into the topography a bit.

 

[PattyKwasagun]

Unless I’m missing something, it still doesn’t seem entirely clear where in the park this will be. Wonder how far off that might be.

 

[Grasshopper17]

The first pic kind of shows this I thought. It's not going to be completely buried, I'd imagine more built into the topography a bit.

Damn. Fair enough. I was kinda hoping it would be completely built into the ground, a bit like the new stadium in LA.

Less risk of drunk Essendon uncles falling down the stairs at the end of the night that way!

 

[Elixuh]

I just hope they don’t do the raised fence like Optus. It triggers me.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

I just hope they don’t do the raised fence like Optus. It triggers me.

I heard that they were basically replicating Optus Stadium in Victoria Park though...

 

[Billy ray]

I just hope they don’t do the raised fence like Optus. It triggers me.

Its no higher than any other stadium ie front row people can see over it just the same as people at other stadiums.

Just looks it due to the drop to playing surface, and the fact that (surprisingly) it isnt covered by advertising boards

 

[Billy ray]

 

[Elixuh]

Its no higher than any other stadium ie front row people can see over it just the same as people at other stadiums.

Just looks it due to the drop to playing surface, and the fact that (surprisingly) it isnt covered by advertising boards

The drop is the bit that triggers me. I want to see people leaning over the railing jeering players with the ground level camera shots. I don’t want to see a lifeless wall. Or the latest ad for Crypto dot com

 

[Elixuh]

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I don’t need to see this on a Monday morning, Billy

 

[Grasshopper17]

Does Perth Stadium have a camber of some sort? It may be that the view of the ground might be very limited if you are in the front row of that stadium, without that added elevation.

I remember being at an NRL game at the old SFS back in 2017, we were in the 4th or 5th row and we could literally only see the heads of the players on the opposite side of the field.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Damn. Fair enough. I was kinda hoping it would be completely built into the ground, a bit like the new stadium in LA.

Less risk of drunk Essendon uncles falling down the stairs at the end of the night that way!

That's a lot of excavation and the underlying geology is reasonably hard.

 

[Perrip]

That's a lot of excavation and the underlying geology is reasonably hard.

Would be great if it was built into the topography of Victoria Park like Anson suggested after he proposed a Vic Park stadium to GIICA while he was at the Lions. Hopefully that forms part of the design the consortium creates

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Would be great if it was built into the topography of Victoria Park like Anson suggested after he proposed a Vic Park stadium to GIICA while he was at the Lions. Hopefully that forms part of the design the consortium creates

I don't think there's any other option but to do this, but they will do it in such a way to minimise the amount of excavation they will need to do, other wise cost and time will blow out. Unless they go for on top of the hill where the function centre is which would be a monumentally stupid decision for a lot of reasons.

 

[dlanod]

The drop is the bit that triggers me. I want to see people leaning over the railing jeering players with the ground level camera shots. I don’t want to see a lifeless wall. Or the latest ad for Crypto dot com

The drop is fantastic as a viewer in the stadium on that bottom level. Having been at the front of the Gabba and the MCG (no drop) and Giants (drop), actually being able to see the other side of the field while being close to the action is a big win.