The Perth Stadium structure has reached its full height of 42 metres, with the first of 50 steel roof trusses installed on the Burswood Peninsula site.
Premier Colin Barnett and Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies were onsite on Thursday to view the latest construction milestone.
“Just 12 months ago we were onsite to see the first concrete pile driven into the ground,” the Premier said.
“The progress since then has been remarkable and construction is now 33 per cent complete based on design and procurement status. With the first of the roof trusses installed recently, the final height of the stadium is now clearly visible.”
The 50 roof trusses will be delivered to the Burswood site and installed over the next 12 months. The 45 metre-long steel trusses will support the lightweight roof fabric covering 85 per cent of the 60,000 seats.
Minister Davies highlighted the significant involvement of local West Australian companies in the construction of the world-class venue.
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“More than 14,000 tonnes of steel are being used to construct the stadium’s steel frame. This includes 50 steel roof trusses manufactured at the factory of Henderson-based contractor, Civmec Construction and Engineering,with a workforce of over 120,” she said.
“Subcontracts valued at more than $159 million have already been awarded to local companies and the opportunity for more WA businesses to benefit from Perth Stadium will continue in the years ahead.”
Alongside installation of more than 2700 tonnes of steel for the Stadium structure, more than 600 of the terraced concrete platforms that will support the seats are now in place.
2016 will be the busiest period of construction and the Burswood site is set to become a hive of activity, peaking mid-year with a workforce of around 1000 workers.
Fact file
- Brookfield Multiplex is responsible for sourcing and securing construction contracts
- Construction of the Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct is on schedule to open in time for the start of the 2018 AFL season.
