Christchurch Central Recovery Plan - New Zealand Listener

A Vibrant CityMetro Sports FacilityTaiwhanga RēhiaA new metro sports facilitywill attract people from acrossCanterbury, New Zealand and theworld. They will be able to train,participate and compete in abroad range of sports for all agesand abilities. The facilities willalso offer a pleasant and relaxingenvironment for spectators.It will be a top-class venue and centreof excellence, accessible to people of allages, abilities and sporting skills. Providingaquatic and indoor sport facilities, itwill cater for the day-to-day needs ofthe recreational, educational and highperformancesporting communities, andalso host national and international events.The facility will be conveniently locatedin central Christchurch, close to othersporting facilities and easy to access bypublic transport, private vehicle and newwalking and cycling links.The Metro Sports Facility will include:• Aquatic centre with a 50m, 10-lanecompetition pool, dive and leisure pools• Indoor stadium – 8 indoor courtsincluding seating for up to 2,800• High performance centre with facilitiesfor coaching and training• Day-to-day recreation, including fitnesscentre and outdoor landscaped space• Performance movement centre withstudios and performance space• Administration facilities and parkingLocation PlanA high-performancecentre in Christchurch thatattracts national talentedathletes and internationalevents would be fantasticfor our city.Sophie, Paralympic Gold MedallistASB Sports Centre, WellingtonMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre83Christchurch Central Recovery Plan