21 Jun 2024

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Take a look at the new drone flyover video from Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena.

BESIX Watpac’s Project Director Adrian Jones provides an update on how work is progressing on the $683 million construction project.

 “All of the seating plats are now installed in the western stand. The lower bowl seating in the east stand is just starting to form, which will take the seating all the way down to the field of play,” says Mr Jones.

The first two cantilever modules have been installed over the arena bowl.

Work on the arena roof and supporting structure is also progressing well, with the first two cantilever modules now installed. These 60 tonne steel structures extend over the bowl and will support the roof.

The roof components are being fabricated on site before being lifted by crane, and welded into place.

“We are preassembling all the large steel modules, being the radial perimeter columns and also the cantilever modules that hang out over the bowl structures. These modules will be installed progressively right through into early next year,” says Mr Jones.

Te Kaha will be a completely covered arena, with part of the roof made of a clear material called Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE). The ETFE will let sunlight shine through from the north to support turf growth, while protecting visitors from the elements. 

The project remains within budget, with Te Kaha on track to open in April 2026.

For more information, regular updates, and to our e-newsletter about Te Kaha’s construction, visit tekahaproject.co.nz.