The plans have endured a long and frustrating existence since the Canterbury earthquakes caused irreparable damage to the old Lancaster Park which was demolished in 2019. There has been consideration of neighbouring councils including Selwyn and Waimakariri stumping up a funding alongside Environment Canterbury over the past few years for a project that at one point was estimated to cost more than half a billion dollars.
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Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach says an international stadium would be enjoyed by more than just those living in the city where it was located. Hamish Riach, who was the Crusaders boss for 17 years before taking on the chief executive role at the Ashburton District Council three years ago, confirmed there had been no approach or formal discussion around funding of the planned facility.
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