Construction update - February 2019

It has been an exciting few months for the project as construction of Bankwest Stadium is nearing completion. It is currently 92 per cent complete and on track to be finished by the end of March 2019.

What’s been happening on site: 

  • 26,000 cubic metres of concrete have been poured 
  • 4,500 tonnes of steel have been installed
  • Approximately 80 per cent of the 30,000 seats have been installed
  • Installation of the high-tec playing surface system is underway with the delivery and installation turf scheduled for March
  • Testing of the new coloured LED lights has commenced
  • Landscaping of the public domain continues
  • Fit out works are continuing with food and beverage outlets being progressively finished.

What’s happening next?

By the end of March 2019, construction will be complete. When the stadium is complete, it will be handed over to Venues NSW and VenuesLive for testing and commissioning.

The first sporting event held at Bankwest Stadium will be Monday night football on 22 April 2019 - Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers.

For more information on construction:

  • Visit insw.com/westernsydneystadium 
  • Email westsydstadium@lendlease.com 
  • Call 1800 962 221

For more information on the stadium’s opening:

  • Visit https://bankweststadium.com.au/ 
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