Stadium proves winner

MULTIPLEX has won the National Commercial Builder of the Year award for the construction of Perth’s Optus Stadium.

The National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards were announced in Adelaide at the weekend and recognised the stadium project as the best in the country for 2018.

“Multiplex had to beat fierce competition from other outstanding construction contractors and projects from the around the country to be recognised with this prestigious award,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia, said.

The leading builder and the landmark project also won the National Commercial/ Industrial Construction over $ 100 million Award and the National Entertainment/ Recreation Facility Award before taking out the top award. “Multiplex’s work on Optus Stadium has resulted in a landmark project for the Perth and West Australian community,” Ms Wawn said.

Master Builders Western Australia executive director John Gelavis said: “The construction of Optus Stadium, a 60,000- seat multipurpose venue, delivers an unrivalled stadium experience for Western Australia, along with the surrounding Stadium Park.

“Designed with a fans first philosophy, it offers year- round community facilities including parklands, play areas, restaurants, an amphitheatre as well as a pedestrian and cyclist network.”