An artist's impression of the Canterbury multi-use arena to be built in the Christchurch CBD, which would have a roof and 25,000-person capacity. Photo: SuppliedThe Crown has reached an agreement to buy the last property needed to build Christchurch's long-awaited $473 million covered stadium. Group manager for Crown Property Lydia Bloy said she is pleased it provides certainty around progress of an "important anchor project". The agreement reached is a full and final settlement of all claims in relation to the property, meaning the related court case is now closed. Earlier this year, LINZ carried out significant survey works on land within the arena footprint, including stopping roads and amalgamating property titles.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 28, 2021 22:18 UTC