Eden Park has signed a formal agreement with the Government for the redevelopment of the Park for Rugby World Cup 2011.
The agreement confirms Eden Park as the Rugby World Cup finals venue and provides for a redevelopment that will offer a significantly improved experience for fans and the community.
The main feature of the redevelopment will be the construction of a new South Stand to replace the existing South and South-West stands that will increase the capacity from 10,000 seats to 22,000 permanent seats. With temporary seating over the East and West stands, a ground capacity of 60,000 for RWC will be provided.
Key features of the new South Stand include improved facilities for public, season ticket holders and corporate customers, and enhanced food and beverage facilities. Another significant feature is an internal service tunnel at ground level to provide better back of house facilities and improved facilities for players, coaches, and media.
The new South Stand has been designed to allow future development of the East and West stands to provide a completed stadium bowl.
Trustee Rob Fisher welcomed the finalisation of the agreement, which he said exceeded the IRB’s requirements and improved the experience for fans and the community.
ICN is assisting the Trust Board in identifying capable local (New Zealand and Australian) companies and products achieve the best outcomes for the project.
ICN will be seeking to make contact with companies, who’s products and services could be incorporated into the redevelopment. Companies should contact ICN in the first instance through the Registration link below
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