Auckland Stadiums
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:44 am
Earlier today, I was reading articles from about 1-2 years ago regarding the future of stadiums in Auckland. This is what I picked up:
- QBE Stadium (North Harbour) to become the main venue for Rugby League, Union & Soccer for crowds of up to 25k - new roof to be built over the western stand and potentially a retractable roof to be built in the future if/when funds become available.
- NZ Warriors asked to move from Mt Smart Stadium to QBE Stadium when their lease ends in 2018 - not keen to move though - Council says it'll cost $70m to upgrade the aging Mt Smart Stadium.
- Large events (25k+) to be held at Eden Park.
- Cricket to move to Western Springs Stadium - venue will be developed into a boutique 15k ground - AFL has also expressed interest in playing games here.
- Speedway to move from Western Springs Stadium to Mt Smart Stadium (haven't seen any details but I would assume the old grandstand on the broadcast would be demolished and the other newer stand retained.
Looking at some more recent articles, the Warriors may now remain at Mt Smart Stadium for the next 15 years (they think it could be kept current with $10m of funding, not $70) and Speedway likely to remain at Western Springs. QBE may still be upgraded at a cost of $27m. Sounds similar to the situation in Sydney! Anyone heard some likely outcomes?
- QBE Stadium (North Harbour) to become the main venue for Rugby League, Union & Soccer for crowds of up to 25k - new roof to be built over the western stand and potentially a retractable roof to be built in the future if/when funds become available.
- NZ Warriors asked to move from Mt Smart Stadium to QBE Stadium when their lease ends in 2018 - not keen to move though - Council says it'll cost $70m to upgrade the aging Mt Smart Stadium.
- Large events (25k+) to be held at Eden Park.
- Cricket to move to Western Springs Stadium - venue will be developed into a boutique 15k ground - AFL has also expressed interest in playing games here.
- Speedway to move from Western Springs Stadium to Mt Smart Stadium (haven't seen any details but I would assume the old grandstand on the broadcast would be demolished and the other newer stand retained.
Looking at some more recent articles, the Warriors may now remain at Mt Smart Stadium for the next 15 years (they think it could be kept current with $10m of funding, not $70) and Speedway likely to remain at Western Springs. QBE may still be upgraded at a cost of $27m. Sounds similar to the situation in Sydney! Anyone heard some likely outcomes?