In short:

The race for the contract to build Hobart’s proposed waterfront stadium is down to two, after an expression of interest phase.

One bid is from a joint venture, which includes a subsidiary company of the Chinese government’s China State Construction Engineering Corporation.

What’s next?

The Tasmanian government hopes to award a contract to build the stadium by the end of 2026.

Same old story: misleading image (roof is NOT transparent); an announcement about nothing; government trying to keep the project “dream” alive as economy plummets; all this as the stadium cost - wait for it - goes through the roof. #politas #nonewstadium @kristiejohnstonmp.bsky.social

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— Roland Browne (@slowguns.bsky.social) April 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM