MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release
30 October 2008
Local Contractors Line Up To Work On New Stadium
A total of 450 registrations of interest have been received from subcontractors and suppliers to work on the new Otago
Stadium. More than 600 people are expected to work on the construction project.
Daren Burden, Development Director of The Otago Stadium said: “We have had an excellent response from businesses wanting
to work on the Stadium from throughout New Zealand and overseas.
“It has been particularly pleasing to receive 135 registrations from South of the Waitaki, given this is a regional
development project. The balance of registrations is from the rest of New Zealand and overseas.
“Subcontractors and suppliers will be selected after a preferred main contractor is appointed, expected to be confirmed
in November.
“Registrations were not only received from typical construction trades such as mechanical services, scaffolding,
security services, structural steel, but also from companies wanting to supply less obvious services.
“For example, we had registrations for the supply of office furniture, stainless steel fastenings, large air movement
fans, specialised water systems, commercial printing services, glow-in-thedark anti-slip stair nosings and shower
curtains and accessories.
“A wide range of construction and building services will be engaged to undertake steel work, concrete pouring,
prefabricated concrete, piling, earthworks, wall cladding, roofing, windows and doors, fire safety engineering, lift
installation and electrical, mechanical, plumbing, painting and decorating work,” said Mr Burden.
The registration of interest process for subcontractors and suppliers officially closed on 17 October. Late
registrations are welcome and should be directed to the Otago Stadium Project, The Project Manager, Arrow International
on OtagoStadium@ArrowInternational.co.nz.
ENDS