Three consortia submit detailed proposals to build new stadium An artist's impression of what is planned for the stunning new Burswood football stadium. THE designers behind the London 2012 Olympic stadium are among three consortia that have submitted fully costed proposals for Perth's new 60,000-seat stadium. Three private sector consortia - Confidem, Evolution and WESTADIUM - have put forward their proposals to design, construct, partially finance and maintain the new stadium, which is set to be completed in time for the 2018 AFL season. They have been involved with projects such as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Stadium, the Singapore Sports Hub and the Adelaide Oval redevelopment. The proposals will now be evaluated, with the successful applicant announced in mid 2014. Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said an expert panel would "review and evaluate each proposal against a detailed set of criteria." "This is another important and exciting milestone for the successful delivery of this world-class venue," Mr Waldron said. Premier Colin Barnett on the ite of the new Burswood Stadium when the project was first announced. Each consortium has spent the past five months preparing their fully priced response addressing the detailed set of specifications issued by the State. During this time they have spent more than 100 hours in face-to-face meetings with the State project team in the interactive tender process. The key consideration for the State is that the selected proposal delivers a solution that meets our requirements and provides value for money for the Western Australian community. Delivering a venue that provides a fan-first experience for West Australians remains a primary focus. Mr Waldron said the panel and the consortia would remain under strict probity and confidentiality guidelines until the contract was awarded in mid-2014. Once awarded, the design development phase will commence. Construction on the 60,000-seat, multi-purpose stadium and sports precinct is expected to start by the end of 2014 and be completed in time for the start of the 2018 AFL season. The pre-construction site works program is now more than 50 per cent complete and on schedule for completion by December 2014. Public transport infrastructure works are also well under way and tender proposals for the Victoria Park Drive bridge and road works are due next week.