Queensland Country Bank Stadium

RPS was initially engaged by the Department of Housing and Public Works as part of the team of consultants that would design the stadium and its surrounds. We were also called on to provide town planning and approval strategy support, along with surveying services.

Having previously completed cadastral and detail survey works on the site, RPS was able to draw on extensive prior knowledge of the site to develop a comprehensive survey of the precinct’s natural boundary along Ross Creek. Our environment team also undertook marine plants surveys and secured the regulatory approvals required for the removal of marine plants.

As the stadium project advanced, our team worked closely with Townsville City Council to advance other projects for the stadium precinct including the establishment of a subdivision and road layout for the remainder of the site. This work has helped to shape the alignment of infrastructure and facilitate the proposed North Queensland Cowboys Centre of Excellence, along with a new hotel development.

With a key objective being the integration of the stadium with surrounding public spaces, our landscape architects have played a key role in connecting people and places throughout the stadium and adjacent zones - developing a precinct landscape masterplan and overseeing the design and construction management of the promenade boardwalk landscape works.

Working closely with the project engineer, the team's innovative and cost-effective approach to tree soil vaults will maximise the ongoing health of the many large mature trees that were brought to the site. It’s envisioned that the increased root volume of these trees will see improved shade provided to hardstand areas south of the stadium.