The Perth Stadium structure has reached its full height of 42 metres with the first of 50 steel roof trusses installed on the Burswood Peninsula site.
Premier Colin Barnett and Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies were onsite on Thursday, 3 December to view the latest construction milestone.
"Just 12 months ago we were onsite to see the first concrete pile driven into the ground," the Premier said.
"The progress since then has been remarkable and construction is now 33 per cent complete based on design and procurement status. With the first of the roof trusses installed recently, the final height of the stadium is now clearly visible."
Ms Davies highlighted the significant involvement of local West Australian companies in the construction of the world-class venue.
"More than 14,000 tonnes of steel are being used to construct the stadium's steel frame. This includes 50 steel roof trusses manufactured at the factory of Henderson-based contractor, Civmec Construction and Engineering, with a workforce of more than 120," she said.
Civmec’s contract and involvement in the stadium's construction is worth $73 million.
"Subcontracts valued at more than $159 million have already been awarded to local companies and the opportunity for more WA businesses to benefit from Perth Stadium will continue in the years ahead," added Ms Davies.
“The new Perth Stadium has come a long way in a short amount of time and is changing the landscape of the Burswood Peninsula. In this time of a downturn in the resources sectors it is fantastic that infrastructure is moving ahead and providing opportunities for our local engineers and contractors," said Incoming 2016 President of Engineers Australia WA Division, Mr Jason Flowerdew.
"Engineers Australia encourages more significant landmark infrastructure projects such as the new Perth Stadium during this period of slow down,” added Mr Flowerdew.
The 50 roof trusses will be delivered to the Burswood site and installed over the next 12 months. The 45 metre-long steel trusses will support the lightweight roof fabric covering 85 per cent of the 60,000 seats.
Alongside installation of more than 2,700 tonnes of steel for the stadium structure, more than 600 of the terraced concrete platforms that will support the seats are now in place.
By mid next year it is expected that the stadium’s workforce will peak at 1000 people during the busiest period of construction.
Image caption: Perth Stadium roof truss installation. Courtesy of Perth Stadium.