Family-owned Queensland company BMD will prepare Victoria Park for early earthworks to build Brisbane Stadium.
Soil tests undertaken by the Games Independent Infrastructure Construction Authority will soon make way for early works next month.
GIICA has also repurposed some existing buildings into site facilities and offices since it took possession of Victoria Park on June 1.
BMD will start the next phase of works from August, including bulk earthworks, erosion and sediment controls, haul roads, semipermanent fencing, stormwater drains and retaining walls.
The 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games before becoming the city’s main oval stadium and home ground for the Brisbane Lions and Brisbane Heat.
Infrastructure Minister Jarrod Bleijie said the BMD contract proved the government was keeping the Games on track.
“We’re cracking on with delivering what will be an incredible centrepiece for 2032 and beyond, surrounded by a huge amount of connected, green space,” he said.
“We’re ensuring a Queensland business is delivering for Queenslanders and is an important part of putting the state on the world stage.”
BMD Group chief executive Scott Power said the Queensland-founded business was proud to help deliver Brisbane Stadium.
“We understand the responsibility that comes with working in a place that means so much to so many Queenslanders,” he said.
“Our focus is on working closely with GIICA, the broader project team and the community, drawing on our local workforce, supply chain and civil construction experience to deliver the works with care and a commitment to positive long-term outcomes.”
Two partnerships – Built/ SACYR and John Holland/ BESIX Watpac – are in contention to build Brisbane Stadium.