Forsyth Barr Stadium Main South Stand Completed

Construction of the Main South Stand of the Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza was completed today with the last concrete poured on the top level.

Malcolm Farry, Chairman of Carisbrook Stadium Charitable Trust, which is responsible for construction of Forsyth Barr Stadium, marked completion of the Main South Stand by trowelling off one of the last sections of concrete.

“On behalf of the Trust, I congratulate the project team, contractors and sub-contractors for completing the Main South Stand structure.

“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.

“We remain on track for completion of Forsyth Barr Stadium by 1 August 2011. What’s more, last month the site achieved 200,000 hours worked with no Lost Time Incidents. That is a great outcome for the health and safety of everyone working on site.

“Safety is paramount and we acknowledge the effort and ongoing commitment of all involved to maintain a safe site at all times,” said Mr Farry.