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Design unveiled for Townsville's new $250 million stadium

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2016 08:39:12 | Nancy Notzon

The stadium design was inspired by the Pandanus tree. (Supplied: Queensland Government)

The Queensland Government has unveiled the winning design for Townsville's new $250 million stadium.

International company Cox Architecture will lead a multi-company team, including Townsville's 9Point9 Architects, working on the design, engineering, hydraulics and landscaping.

A spokesperson for Acting Premier Curtis Pitt said the building was inspired by the Pandanus tree, and would have a tapered roof and a grassed area that would look out to Magnetic Island.

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said it could become a nationally recognised building.

"[The stadium] may very well become quite an iconic building, not just for us in north Queensland, but around Australia," she said.

The spokesperson said James Cook University would also be engaged to ensure the 25,000-seat stadium was able to withstand cyclones.

Other companies involved in the design are expected to be revealed in the official announcement in Townsville today with the acting premier, federal cities minister Angus Taylor and Councillor Hill.

The State Government said it had been disappointed that local contractors were slow to express an interest in the construction of the project.

Councillor Hill said she was hopeful that would change.

"They've got time over Christmas now to be involved before the master or the tier one contractor is announced," she said.

"I would urge small businesses out there strongly to place themselves on the list — it's available on the stadium website — and to be involved."

About 750 jobs are expected to be supported during the design and construction of the project, scheduled to begin by mid-next year.

It is expected to be finished in time for the 2020 NRL season.

Concept design of Townsville's new north Queensland stadium, released in December 2016 Photo: Concept design of Townsville's new north Queensland stadium. (Supplied: Queensland Government)

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