Troubled Vector Arena, ready for 2011?

It was rather amusing to hear the optimistic “We have time” statements made about the proposed 60,000 seat “over the water” waterfront stadium while nearby, within spitting distance of the site, a stadium struggles to open months behind schedule.

All this trouble with a little 12,000-seat stadium built on firm ground. I wonder, will it be open in time for the 2011 World Rugby Cup…?

Secret update for council on troubled Vector Arena - 12 Dec 2006 - Building & construction

Secret update for council on troubled Vector Arena - 12 Dec 2006 - Building & construction

“The arena, billed as the most advanced entertainment and sporting venue in New Zealand, was due to open in March 2006. A practical completion date of August 31 was not met when it was revealed the roof needed more work.”

“The arena, billed as the most advanced entertainment and sporting venue in New Zealand, was due to open in March 2006. A practical completion date of August 31 was not met when it was revealed the roof needed more work.”

“Mainzeal, has described the project as the single worst job the builder had taken on in a decade”

“Mainzeal, has described the project as the single worst job the builder had taken on in a decade”

“An arena spokesman refused to comment on what was happening at the project or to say when it would open.”

“An arena spokesman refused to comment on what was happening at the project or to say when it would open.”

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