Snapshot

Core service delivered: Primary Industries.

Government department: Victorian Department of Primary Industries -Major Projects Victoria.

Consortium: PPP solutions (Babcock & Brown - sponsor, Multiplex Construction - builder and Multiplex Facilities Management - facilities manager).

Contract period: 25 years.

The $101 million Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Redevelopment project reached financial close in June 2005. The objective of the project was to restore key historic buildings and build new facilities to create a multi-purpose venue that could be used year-round. The Victorian Government considers the Royal Melbourne Show, which has been held in Victoria since 1853, to be a vital link between urban and rural Victoria.

The project was awarded to PPP solutions (comprising Babcock & Brown, Multiplex Constructions and Multiplex Facilities Management). The Architect for the project was Daryl Jackson. The project was completed on time, with commercial acceptance achieved in August 2006. This meant the Royal Melbourne Show in 2006 was not disrupted.