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Major Event Projects

Major Event Projects

McKay United has been supporting many of Melbourne’s major events and venues for more than 25 years, providing professional craneage, lifting and logistics solutions for complex, high-profile projects. Our experience spans concerts, sporting events, horse racing carnivals and major venue upgrades, with successful projects completed at Marvel Stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), AAMI Park and the National Tennis Centre.

McKay United assist with quite a few Major Events around Melbourne. These include Concerts, Horse Racing Carnivals, Cricket and Swimming events to name a few. Marvel Stadium, MCG, Flemington Race Course, MSAC venue, AAMI Park, Tennis Centre to name a few.

Our reputation has been built on safety, reliability and the ability to deliver under demanding timeframes.

Sector

Major Events

Client

Range of Major Event Clients

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Completion

Projects Since 2020

Scope

McKay United provides comprehensive lifting and installation services tailored to the unique requirements of each venue and event.

Our capabilities include the assembly of stages and sound systems, installation of new venue infrastructure, telecommunications equipment, visual and broadcast equipment, and the installation and removal of drop-in cricket wickets at Marvel Stadium. We work closely with venue operators, event organisers and contractors to ensure every project is completed safely and efficiently.

Key Challenges

Major event projects present a range of logistical and operational challenges that require detailed planning and experienced execution.

Every venue has unique crane positioning constraints, while many projects involve high-volume lift sequences performed within strict event schedules. Multiple contractors often work simultaneously in confined spaces, requiring careful coordination and communication. Weather-sensitive venues and immovable event deadlines further increase the complexity, making precision planning and experienced project management essential.

Planning & Engineering

Planning is at the core of every successful project. McKay United works closely with venue management, engineers and project stakeholders to develop detailed lifting strategies that meet all safety and operational requirements.

Every lift is supported by engineered lift studies, point load assessments and carefully selected cranes and specialised equipment suited to the project's specific demands. This collaborative approach ensures efficient project delivery while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Major Projects

McKay United has successfully delivered lifting solutions for a wide range of landmark projects, including:

U2 concert stage builds at Marvel Stadium. Andrea Bocelli concert at Marvel Stadium, completed over a five-day build using four cranes. Relining of the outdoor swimming pool at MSAC. Installation and removal of T20 cricket drop-in wickets at Marvel Stadium. Taylor Swift stage build and dismantle at the MCG.

Clients

McKay United has been supporting many of Melbourne's major events and venues for more than 25 years, providing professional craneage, lifting and logistics solutions for complex, high-profile projects.

We have successfully partnered with organisations including Marvel Stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), AAMI Park, the National Tennis Centre, Tennis Australia, Cricket Australia, the Victorian Racing Club (VRC), Live Nation and Frontier Touring, delivering projects ranging from major concerts and sporting events to venue infrastructure upgrades. Our reputation has been built on safety, reliability and the ability to deliver under demanding timeframes.

Execution highlights

Lift accuracy

Every lift is executed with precision. Our engineered lift studies, experienced operators and detailed planning ensure every component is positioned accurately the first time, reducing downtime and improving project outcomes.

Safety

Safety is at the core of everything we do. From comprehensive lift planning and risk assessments to strict compliance with Australian Standards, we maintain the highest safety standards across every project and worksite.

Efficiency

We deliver efficient lifting solutions through meticulous planning, experienced personnel and the right equipment, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and with minimal disruption to surrounding operations.

Environmental

McKay United is committed to minimising environmental impact by carefully planning operations to reduce unnecessary movements, fuel consumption and site disruption while complying with all environmental and venue-specific requirements.