Main South Stand completed at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Construction has been completed on the Main South Stand of Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza, a 30,000-capacity arena being built in Dunedin, New Zealand. Designed by Populous, the multipurpose, fully roofed venue will be used for a wide range of music, entertainment, cultural and sporting events. When completed, the stadium will boast the world’s first transparent ETFE roof over a natural playing surface.
Malcolm Farry, chairman of Carisbrook Stadium Charitable Trust, which is responsible for the construction, marked the milestone by trowelling-off one of the last sections of concrete on the stand (pictured).
“The Main South Stand is significant as it houses core venue facilities including conference facilities, main commercial kitchen, media facilities, hospitality suites and lounges, player, referee and staff changing areas, and ground staff, office and administration areas,” said Farry. “We remain on track for completion of Forsyth Barr Stadium by 1 August 2011.” The stadium is due for completion in time to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Construction started in July 2009.
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