Yarrow Stadium project one step closer to starting

Fifteen potential contractors have expressed interest in the Taranaki Regional Council’s Yarrow Stadium repair and refurbishment project.

Expressions of interested closed on March 6 after a six week period for those wanting to be involved in the project. 

“We’re pleased that the contractor team can be selected from such a strong squad of hopefuls,” says the Council Chair, David MacLeod.

“They bring solid expertise and experience covering not only the major grandstand-repair work, but also our other requirements including specialist ground stabilisation techniques and stadium lighting installation.”

He says the depth of the industry’s response gives the Council and the Project Steering Group confidence.

“We’re now awaiting final results from the independent peer review of the detailed designs for the repair work, to be considered before the project can move to the next stage.”

Mr MacLeod says the Council is unwavering in its belief that if Taranaki is to be a vibrant and thriving region, it needs a venue that can host a range of international events.

“That’s why we’re reinstating Yarrow Stadium to what it was, with the refurbishments necessary to meet current and foreseeable requirements for such venues,” he says.

The Council will also work to ensure that the repaired and refurbished Stadium is available on reasonable terms to a wide range of community users.

Yarrow Stadium is owned by the Taranaki Regional Council through the Taranaki Stadium Trust and operated by the New Plymouth District Council. 

The east stand at Yarrow Stadium was closed in November 2017, followed by the west stand in June the following year. Facilities have been significally reduced for those who want to hire the venue.