Discover how Major Stadiums, a newly formed business unit under State Growth, has been prospering amidst challenges through effective management of major stadium developments in Tasmania.
With a focus on planning, design, and contracting for the construction and upgrade of venues, Major Stadiums works in close collaboration with Infrastructure Tasmania and Stadiums Tasmania to ensure that their work aligns with the state infrastructure strategies.
Join us for an exclusive event featuring Andrew Finch, who will share insights on Major Stadiums' current projects, including the redevelopment of MyState Bank Arena and the Wilkinsons Point precinct, the University of Tasmania Stadium upgrade in Launceston, and the infrastructure upgrades to Dial Park. He will also provide a glimpse into the much-anticipated Southern stadium project as part of the new Arts, Entertainment, and Sports Precinct at Macquarie Point.
Through this event, learn how Major Stadiums has used disruption as a catalyst to thrive, and how you too can leverage challenges to develop and grow. Discover the strategies they've employed to manage projects in an uncertain environment and gain valuable insights into their future plans. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and learn from one of Tasmania's most innovative business units.
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Event takeaways
- Progressing a project in a highly uncertain environment.
- Major projects come with many different views.
- Endeavour to maintain momentum and progress in times of uncertainty.
- Adapting to the environment and context you are in.
Who is this event for?
- Project professionals
- Project managers
- Program and program managers
- PMO leaders
- Major infrastructure policy professionals
- Facilities management professionals.
- State and local government urban planning professionals.
- Stakeholder engagement and communication professionals.
- Procurement and contract management professionals.
Registration fees and inclusions
Registration fees
- Members: $40.00 (including GST)
- Non-members: $50.00 (including GST)
Inclusions
- Light lunch
- Selected soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Individual members under an organisation partner or premium partner package, may register for webinar and standard in-person chapter events at no cost (number varies per package). All Conferences, PMAA and special events are excluded.
Speakers
Andrew Finch
Executive Director
Andrew Finch has worked in the Tasmanian State Service for over 35 years and has held a range of positions including Deputy Secretary (Infrastructure) in the Department of Health, Deputy Secretary (Corporate Services) in the Department of Education, Director (Procurement and Property) at Treasury and Finance Manager at Tasmania Police.
Andrew also worked for the Tasmanian Government as Chief of Staff to the Treasurer and then Premier between 2018 and 2022 where he played a major role in the successful negotiation and establishment of the Tasmanian JackJumpers NBL team and progress of AFL and AFLW teams for Tasmania as well as the successful management of COVID-19 in Tasmania from the commencement of the pandemic in March 2020.
Andrew is now Executive Director (Major Stadiums) in the Department of State Growth, overseeing stadium developments of $1.0 billion at Wilkinsons Point, UTAS, Dial Park and Macquarie Point.