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Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Watch: Big screens going in at Christchurch's new stadium
The big screens are being installed at Christchurch's new $683 million central city stadium. In a video released on Thursday, Christchurch City Council project director Kent Summerfield said the landscaping and big screens are being installed at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha after another big month of progress on site. 'We're getting into the business end of the project now with landscaping and external works well underway,' Summerfield said. The external works are now 'particularly advanced' at the southern end of the site, which backs onto Tuam St in central Christchurch. 'In total, we'll be planting around 10,000 native trees and plants around the site over the next few months. These will be in a mixture of raingardens, garden beds and planters,' says Mr Summerfield. The stadium grounds will tie in with the wider area, which has just undergone a major roading and water network upgrade as part of the council's Te Kaha Surrounding Streets package of works. One New Zealand Stadium will have two replay screens, each around 150m2, along with 770m of LED ribbon boards around the stands. Work is also on track inside the stadium. 'On the level one concourse, fit-out of the food and beverage outlets is progressing nicely. There will be 32 of these outlets dotted around the perimeter of the concourse,' says Summerfield. The video also offers a look at the view from a coaching box on level four of the west stand, which sits above the corporate suites. 'This level will also house media, officials and communications equipment,' says Summerfield. The installation of the stadium's LED screens has also started this month, with the frame for the first of two replay screens lifted into place in the south-west stand. 'Construction of the second screen to go in the north-east of the site is also underway. We're also well advanced with installation of the ribbon boards to the level one concourse,' says Summerfield. One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha will have two replay screens, each around 150m2 in size, along with 770m of LED ribbon boards around the stands. 'The team has been working hard and continuing to make great progress on site. We remain on track for an opening in April 2026 and on budget,' says Summerfield.
Otago Daily Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium
The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium. Christchurch City Council project director Kent Summerfield said having the first seat in place in One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha was 'a major milestone moment' for the project. 'Installation of the seating is one of our key remaining workstreams and we expect the last seat to be in place late this year,' says Summerfield. The seats feature a kowhaiwhai pattern created by local visual artist and graphic designer Morgan Darlison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Tainui). 'The seats will be black and grey and form a pattern inspired by the hammerhead shark,' says Mr Summerfield. Photo: Christchurch City Council The hammerhead shark represents strength, tenacity, speed and agility. The stadium has a total seated capacity of 30,000, with 25,000 permanent seats, plus 5,000 more seats able to be added to a temporary stand at the northern end. Another focus area for the project is the roof installation. 'These works are progressing well, with the solid portion of the roof to the south almost complete and installation of the clear plastic product commencing this month,' says Mr Summerfield. The stadium will be covered, with much of the roof made of a clear material called Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), which is installed in two layers. 'These layers form an air cushion which helps keep the bad weather out and, crucially, allows natural daylight through to support the turf growth,' says Mr Summerfield. The stadium lighting has also been installed in the roof structure. 'After a month of hitting some major targets on site, we remain on track for an opening in April 2026 and within budget,' says Mr Summerfield.
Otago Daily Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
First seats installed at new stadium
The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium. Christchurch City Council project director Kent Summerfield said having the first seat in place in One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha was 'a major milestone moment' for the project. 'Installation of the seating is one of our key remaining workstreams and we expect the last seat to be in place late this year,' says Summerfield. The seats feature a kowhaiwhai pattern created by local visual artist and graphic designer Morgan Darlison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Tainui). 'The seats will be black and grey and form a pattern inspired by the hammerhead shark,' says Mr Summerfield. Photo: Christchurch City Council The hammerhead shark represents strength, tenacity, speed and agility. The stadium has a total seated capacity of 30,000, with 25,000 permanent seats, plus 5,000 more seats able to be added to a temporary stand at the northern end. Another focus area for the project is the roof installation. 'These works are progressing well, with the solid portion of the roof to the south almost complete and installation of the clear plastic product commencing this month,' says Mr Summerfield. The stadium will be covered, with much of the roof made of a clear material called Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), which is installed in two layers. 'These layers form an air cushion which helps keep the bad weather out and, crucially, allows natural daylight through to support the turf growth,' says Mr Summerfield. The stadium lighting has also been installed in the roof structure. 'After a month of hitting some major targets on site, we remain on track for an opening in April 2026 and within budget,' says Mr Summerfield.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rugby club in Wellington unveils new electronic scoreboard
The scoreboard was partially funded by a £1,000 donation from Summerfield (Image: Summerfield) A Somerset rugby club has unveiled a new electronic scoreboard. Wellington Rugby Club installed the scoreboard at its Corams Lane ground as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. The scoreboard is one of a number of upgrades at the club, including the refurbishment of the clubhouse. Advertisement It was partly paid for by a £1,000 donation from Summerfield, a long-standing partner of the club. Ed Khodabandehloo, managing director of Summerfield Homes, said: "It is great to see the new scoreboard up and running. "We are proud to support Wellington Rugby Club and look forward to seeing some impressive scores lit up next season." John Dunbar, former club chairman and current sponsorship lead, said: "The club is extremely grateful to Summerfield for their continued support. "The new scoreboard is a fantastic addition to the ground for both the players and spectators."
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman, 81, hit and killed by car as she walks across U.S. 301
An 81-year-old Summerfield woman was hit by a car and killed early June 8 as she tried to cross U.S. 301 in southeast Marion County, police said. Here's what we know about the case, with details coming from a Florida Highway Patrol news release. About 1:30 a.m. June 8 on U.S. 301 South near Southeast 169th Street. FHP does not provide names in its news releases. The deceased is identified only as an 81-year-old woman from Summerfield. The driver is identified only as a 24-year-old woman from Ocala. According to the release, the younger woman was driving a Hyundai Elantra north on U.S. 301 north of 169th Street. The older woman was heading west, crossing U.S. 301's northbound lanes on foot, when she was hit by the vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was not injured. FHP says the crash remains under investigation. calendar@ This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Pedestrian struck, killed by car as she crosses Marion County road
