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The designers of a proposed 50,000-seat stadium in Auckland city center have released a two-minute virtual tour of the development.
Architects Buchan and design partner HKS said they were working with NZ Rugby and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to develop a vision for the Te Tōangaroa land at Auckland Quay Park.
The project includes proposals for “a new purpose-built rectangular stadium to provide a world-class home for the All Blacks, New Zealand Warriors, Auckland Blues and the new Auckland Football Club team”.
Main photo: The proposed stadium would have stunning views of Rangitoto, Auckland. Photo credit: HKS Australia.
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The Pier Park proposal is one of four being considered by an Auckland Council working group, which will make non-binding recommendations to the full council.
The committee is expected to decide on its preferences later in 2024, but there is no guarantee any plans will go ahead.
Alternatives to the Pier Park proposals are the redevelopment of Eden Park and the construction of new waterfront buildings at Bledisloe Pier and Wynyard Head.
Project director Jim Doyle said the Pier Park development would take up to 15 years to complete but the stadium could be delivered “in five or six years”.
Doyle said the proposed stadium was ideally located close to the existing Spark Arena, a short walk to transport hubs such as the Britomart Center and within easy reach of Auckland city centre.
Speaking to sports broadcaster Martin Devlin, former Warriors CEO Doyle explained why he believes the Pier Park proposal differs from previously proposed new stadium concepts.
Listen to Jim Doyle interview
Below is Martin Devlin’s full 18-minute interview with Jim Doyle:
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