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Mt Smart is not for sale
Mt Smart is not for sale
Mt Smart Stadium will not be sold to raise funds to cover Eden Park’s development shortfall the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) confirmed today.
Councillor Michael Barnett, chair of the ARC’s Mt Smart Special Committee, says even suggesting the sale of Mt Smart is short-sighted.
“Mt Smart Stadium is categorically not for sale. To start with, the stadium is on Crown land, has status under the Reserves Act and meets specific functions outlined in the Mt Smart Regional Recreation Centre Act,” says Mr Barnett.
“It is home to the Vodafone Warriors, Auckland Athletics and Oceania football. It is also the confirmed training ground for Fiji and Ireland in 2011’s Rugby World Cup.
“We will continue to promote the stadium as a premier sporting and entertainment venue, hosting the likes of the recent sell out Pearl Jam concert and Big Day Out.”
Mt Smart is identified in the Greater Auckland Regional Sports Facility Strategy 2009 as being the home of rugby league and the athletics venue for international events such as the Commonwealth Games in 2018.
The ARC has earmarked $10 million towards Eden Park’s development.
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