The North Queensland Stadium project is on schedule to be completed in time for the start of the 2020 National Rugby League (NRL) season.
Early works have been completed and the build of the main superstructure is now underway.
Project milestones
| Item | Date* |
|---|---|
| Principal Consultant, Audit Programmer and Audit Quantity Surveyor appointed | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Schematic Design commenced | 4 April 2017 |
| Managing Contractor announced | 1 May 2017 |
| Expressions of interest invited for early works packages by Watpac via ICN Gateway | 2 June 2017 |
| Letting of work packages by Watpac commenced | 21 June 2017 |
| Preparatory site works commenced | 13 July 2017 |
| Civil earthworks and roadworks commenced | 21 August 2017 |
| Schematic Design completed | 23 August 2017 |
| Developed Design complete | Late 2017 |
| Early site works complete | 30 April 2018 |
| Main stadium build commenced | 1 May 2018 |
| Stadium complete | Early 2020 |
* subject to inclement weather events, latent site conditions and other unforeseen issues.