Christchurch stadium construction reaches halfway

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
May 21, 2024 |

As the construction of Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena, reaches the halfway mark, Project Director Kent Summerfield shares an update from site.

Over 700,000 workhours have gone into the construction project to date. Currently, around 300 contractors are working on site each day.

The roof of the west stand is now in place. This four-storey stand contains function spaces, the player facilities, corporate boxes, and the coaches’ and media facilities.

Christchurch stadium

Christchurch stadium

 

The steel framing in the northeast stand is now complete, and the concrete seating plats installation in this area are soon to be completed. The seating plats will support the arena’s tiered seating.

When finished, the arena will contain 1663 seating plats. 923 of these are now in place, with the remaining plats set to be installed in the lower tiers in the coming weeks.

The project remains within budget and on schedule to open in April 2026.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are interested in video content, email [email protected]

Have you got a news tip? Get in touch here

got a news tip?