Stadium of Canterbury
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I was fortunate enough to get a tour of the Stadium in about 2006 through a colleague who used to play for Crusaders. Even empty it was a real sporting coliseum. I have a lot of memories of the ground. Sad but lets hope Christchurch eventually get an iconic stadium - they deserve one. far rather money be spent there than on some mayoral vanity project in Auckland.
When the EP Southern Stand and Eastern Terraces were demolished they rescued a shit load of stuff and put it up for auction on Trade ME. I got the Eden Park sign that was above the players tunnel. Fucking thing was enormous had to get a truck to fit it in. Anyway wonder if they're able to do the same with Lancaster Park
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My first visit to Lancaster Park was in 1983 as I spent a school holiday as a young fella in Chch when my uncle and aunt lived there. A miserable, rainy day to see Hawke's Bay get well beaten in a RS game.
Fast forward to 2007 and Jade Stadium for the pre-RWC test vs SA. Better weather that night. And then the test against Italy in 2009 with a new stadium name (AMI). A terrible game and played in the coldest weather I've ever experienced at a test in NZ.
It is a shame when so much history is lost. I'm happy I had a chance to attend a game at Carisbrook (Otago vs Lions in 2005) before that was demolished but I am disappointed that I was never able to go to Athletic Park.
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The Crusaders are today congratulating the Christchurch City Council on making a bold and positive decision for the city by bringing forward its funding for the Multi-Use Arena. The Council has this morning formally adopted its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, which includes accepting the Mayor’s recommendation to bring forward the Council’s $253 million contribution to the Multi-Use Arena by two years to 2021. "This is an exciting day for Christchurch, as we can now begin planning with some certainty this fantastic new facility that will bring so much to the city," Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said. "We acknowledge the demanding but thorough process that the Council has been through in adopting this Long-Term Plan and considering the various public views along the way. It is great to see that so many submitters, like us, believe that the multi-use arena should be developed as quickly as possible. "We firmly believe that bringing this project forward will have many ongoing positive repercussions for the city so we would like to thank and congratulate the Mayor and Councillors for showing real leadership and vision in making this decision." Crusaders Chairman Grant Jarrold said the decision to bring funding forward makes sound economic sense. "This is a significant announcement from the Council in an emotional sense, because it represents progress for our city and brings with it much hope for the future. But it is also an economically sensible decision. The Council’s contribution was already in the Long-Term Plan, so this is not additional money; it was already going to be spent. By agreeing to spend that money two years earlier so that the Multi-Use Arena can be built sooner, means that the city can reap the economic benefits of having a world class venue for concerts, sporting events and other major events sooner as well. "With the Government having made its intentions clear that some of the $300 million Capital Acceleration Fund should be spent on this project as a priority, time is of the essence. Following today’s decision by the Council, proper planning can now proceed with some haste and Christchurch can begin looking forward to being a venue for major events again." -
Have they decided on a design yet or do we still have to suffer through that?
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@crazy-horse No not yet that bullshit will go on for too long I imagine
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@chris what were the video they were showing on the news last night of a stadium, is that just one proposal?
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@taniwharugby Still just Artist's Impressions. We are a long way away from a design, what with the roof and all.
This is only the beginning of the AMI Jade Paul Kelly Newton Dodge Horncastle Felchers Clusterfuck Downtown Stadium saga.
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Why isn't the whole site a nice grassy park for the next 15 years until it's built? It's right in town!
Why not do it in Addington where there's already parking and motorway access and just a KM from town?
Or drill deep at Lancaster Park, a place of Mana and Tapu?
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@taniwharugby Yes Mate Just another proposal nothing settled on yet that will be more time wasted 35,000 seater roof done I reckon
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I can't back any of this up but just a story I heard when down there over the weekend.
A guy that has the demo contract (I think) who is in the racing industry (hence how I was told) said the council already have the land and it is near where Lancaster Park already is and in a zone with no parking. It seems that the place selected is in a hopeless Zone for access etc.
I was told the area but it didn';t stick with me.
I hope this isn't a wasted opportunity by the council as if done right the stadium can be a centre hub for a shopping precinct and restaurants etc. It needs parking for that to happen though
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@hooroo said in Stadium of Canterbury:
I can't back any of this up but just a story I heard when down there over the weekend.
A guy that has the demo contract (I think) who is in the racing industry (hence how I was told) said the council already have the land and it is near where Lancaster Park already is and in a zone with no parking. It seems that the place selected is in a hopeless Zone for access etc.
I was told the area but it didn';t stick with me.
I hope this isn't a wasted opportunity by the council as if done right the stadium can be a centre hub for a shopping precinct and restaurants etc. It needs parking for that to happen though
Everyone has known where it’s going to be built for some time, in my opinion it’s a great place (close to the inner city bars, shopping etc)
Of course parking will be at a premium if you are building it in the central city. Who the fuck cares.
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@sammyc said in Stadium of Canterbury:
@hooroo said in Stadium of Canterbury:
I can't back any of this up but just a story I heard when down there over the weekend.
A guy that has the demo contract (I think) who is in the racing industry (hence how I was told) said the council already have the land and it is near where Lancaster Park already is and in a zone with no parking. It seems that the place selected is in a hopeless Zone for access etc.
I was told the area but it didn';t stick with me.
I hope this isn't a wasted opportunity by the council as if done right the stadium can be a centre hub for a shopping precinct and restaurants etc. It needs parking for that to happen though
Everyone has known where it’s going to be built for some time, in my opinion it’s a great place (close to the inner city bars, shopping etc)
Of course parking will be at a premium if you are building it in the central city. Who the fuck cares.
Isn't it on similar land to Lancaster Park?
I didn't actually pick up on that this place was central city as I don't recognise the names of the areas. If it is central city then that makes sense.
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@hooroo said in Stadium of Canterbury:
@sammyc said in Stadium of Canterbury:
@hooroo said in Stadium of Canterbury:
I can't back any of this up but just a story I heard when down there over the weekend.
A guy that has the demo contract (I think) who is in the racing industry (hence how I was told) said the council already have the land and it is near where Lancaster Park already is and in a zone with no parking. It seems that the place selected is in a hopeless Zone for access etc.
I was told the area but it didn';t stick with me.
I hope this isn't a wasted opportunity by the council as if done right the stadium can be a centre hub for a shopping precinct and restaurants etc. It needs parking for that to happen though
Everyone has known where it’s going to be built for some time, in my opinion it’s a great place (close to the inner city bars, shopping etc)
Of course parking will be at a premium if you are building it in the central city. Who the fuck cares.
Isn't it on similar land to Lancaster Park?
I didn't actually pick up on that this place was central city as I don't recognise the names of the areas. If it is central city then that makes sense.
It's a bit closer to the central city than lancaster, not right in the middle but an easy 5 minute walk.
