Christchurch stadium: Public submissions close tomorrow

6:11 pm on 4 July 2022

Over 25,500 submissions have been received so far on the Christchurch stadium decision.

Indicative design for the new Christchurch stadium Te Kaha

Photo: Supplied

Last month, Christchurch City Council revealed the proposed design for the stadium, Te Kaha, had blown its budget again - pushing the expected cost upwards of $680 million.

The council have asked the public whether the stadium proposal should continue with the extra cost, be redesigned within the original budget or scrapped altogether.

The original projected cost of $533m would be shared by central government and the council.

It included a $50m addition from the council in August last year, to increase the stadium's capacity to 30,000 seats.

Central government ruled out further funding, leaving the council to foot the blow out if the design went ahead.

Councillor Sam MacDonald already floated the idea of getting other local councils to help with the cost.

Public submissions close on 5 July, with a council decision expected on 14 July.

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