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On 18 September 2010, the roof on the stadium collapsed following a heavy snowfall.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/4142995/Fear-as-roof-collapses|title=Fear as roof collapses|first=Scot|last=Mackay|date=18 September 2010|publisher=Southland Times}}</ref> The cost of repairs was expected to run into millions of dollars,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/4142629/Stadium-roof-collapses|title=Stadium roof collapses|first=Mark|last=Hotton|date=18 September 2010|publisher=Southland Times}}</ref> with events as far as two years in the future needing to be cancelled.<ref name="Stuff1">{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4142514/Stadium-collapses-in-Southland|title=Stadium collapses in Southland|date=18 September 2010|publisher=stuff.co.nz}}</ref> |
On 18 September 2010, the roof on the stadium collapsed following a heavy snowfall.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/4142995/Fear-as-roof-collapses|title=Fear as roof collapses|first=Scot|last=Mackay|date=18 September 2010|publisher=Southland Times}}</ref> The cost of repairs was expected to run into millions of dollars,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/4142629/Stadium-roof-collapses|title=Stadium roof collapses|first=Mark|last=Hotton|date=18 September 2010|publisher=Southland Times}}</ref> with events as far as two years in the future needing to be cancelled.<ref name="Stuff1">{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4142514/Stadium-collapses-in-Southland|title=Stadium collapses in Southland|date=18 September 2010|publisher=stuff.co.nz}}</ref> |
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In December of 2010 a Stadium Review Committee found that the roof collapse was due to inadequate workmanship, low building code requirements and unusually heavy snow fall,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/invercargill/140204/worksmanship-blamed-stadium-roof-collapse|title=Worksmanship blamed for stadium roof collapse|date=10 December 2010|publisher=Otago Daily Times}}</ref> and on 11 May 2012, the [[Department of Building and Housing]] released a report citing construction defects and deficiencies in steel fabrication and welding as contributing factors to the collapse. The report was also referred to the [[New Zealand Police]] to investigate.<ref name=police>http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/6908223/Police-called-over-building-disaster</ref> |
In December of 2010 a Stadium Review Committee found that the roof collapse was due to inadequate workmanship, low building code requirements and unusually heavy snow fall,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/invercargill/140204/worksmanship-blamed-stadium-roof-collapse|title=Worksmanship blamed for stadium roof collapse|date=10 December 2010|publisher=Otago Daily Times}}</ref> and on 11 May 2012, the [[Department of Building and Housing]] released a report citing construction defects and deficiencies in steel fabrication and welding as contributing factors to the collapse. The report was also referred to the [[New Zealand Police]] to investigate.<ref name=police>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/6908223/Police-called-over-building-disaster "Police called over building disaster"], 12/05/2012, The Southland Times</ref> |
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The stadium reopened in February 2014 under the new name ILT Stadium Southland.<ref name=reopen>[https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/southland/phoenix-rises-invercargill "Phoenix rises in Invercargill"], Allison Rudd, 15 February 2014, ODT.co.nz |
The stadium reopened in February 2014 under the new name ILT Stadium Southland.<ref name=reopen>[https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/southland/phoenix-rises-invercargill "Phoenix rises in Invercargill"], Allison Rudd, 15 February 2014, ODT.co.nz |
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Revision as of 06:15, 14 September 2016
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| Former names | Stadium Southland |
|---|---|
| Location | Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Owner | SILCCT |
| Capacity | 4,019 (rebuilt facility) |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Tenants | |
| Southern Sting (National Bank Cup) (2000–2007) Southern Steel (ANZ Championship) (2008–present) Southland Sharks (2010–present) | |
ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill, New Zealand is a multi-purpose venue, capable of conducting a wide range of event modes from large scale concerts to sporting events and exhibitions. Incorporating the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, the stadium complex has hosted a range of national and international events from all genres – sporting, recreational, cultural, arts, corporate and even equestrian.
The original stadium was completed in May 2000 but in September 2010, a heavy snowfall caused the main stadium roof to collapse, causing substantial structural damage to the complex.[1] A replacement stadium opened in February 2014 with a capacity of 4019, and retractable seating.[2] The stadium also has eleven other community basketball, netball and volleyball courts, four rebound Ace tennis courts, four squash courts and several corporate lounges.
Home teams
The stadium is home for the Southern Steel netball team in the ANZ Championship, and formerly the championship-winning Southern Sting in the now defunct National Bank Cup netball league. In 2010 the stadium made room for another franchise, the Zero Fees Southland Sharks in the New Zealand National Basketball League.
Velodrome
The SIT Zero Fees Velodrome is a sports complex built onto ILT Stadium Southland. The $11,000,000 building can hold 1,050 people and has become the home of the Oceania Contenint Cup, Under 19 World Championships, New Zealand National Champs and other events. The Velodrome was the first of the two indoor velodromes in New Zealand,[3] the other is located in Cambridge, south of Hamilton in the North Island.
Roof collapse
On 18 September 2010, the roof on the stadium collapsed following a heavy snowfall.[4] The cost of repairs was expected to run into millions of dollars,[5] with events as far as two years in the future needing to be cancelled.[6]
In December of 2010 a Stadium Review Committee found that the roof collapse was due to inadequate workmanship, low building code requirements and unusually heavy snow fall,[7] and on 11 May 2012, the Department of Building and Housing released a report citing construction defects and deficiencies in steel fabrication and welding as contributing factors to the collapse. The report was also referred to the New Zealand Police to investigate.[1]
The stadium reopened in February 2014 under the new name ILT Stadium Southland.[2]
Events held
| Year | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Netball | National Bank Cup: 9 round-robin, semis, finals |
| International tests: New Zealand vs Australia | ||
| Basketball | International tests: New Zealand vs England, Australia | |
| 2001 | Netball | National Bank Cup: 9 round-robin, semis, finals |
| International tests: New Zealand vs Barbados, South Africa | ||
| Basketball | International tests: Men's', New Zealand vs Australia; Women's', New Zealand vs Australia | |
| 2002 | Netball | National Bank Cup: 9 round-robin, semis, finals |
| Smokefree Netball Championships | ||
| International tests: New Zealand vs Australia | ||
| 2003 | Badminton | New Zealand Badminton Open |
| Netball | National Bank Cup: 7 round-robin matches | |
| World Championships build-up games: New Zealand vs Australia, England, Jamaica | ||
| Secondary School Netball Championships | ||
| 2004 | Netball | National Bank Cup (7 home games, semis, finals) |
| International tests: New Zealand vs England | ||
| Basketball | International tests: New Zealand vs Australia | |
| 2005 | Netball | National Bank Cup (7 round-robin, semis) |
| Secondary Schools Netball Championships | ||
| Scottwood Netball/Smokefree Netball Championships | ||
| Basketball | International tests: New Zealand vs Australia | |
| 2006 | Netball | National Bank Cup (7 round-robin, semis) |
| Basketball | International tests: New Zealand (three tests) | |
| Badminton | New Zealand Badminton Open | |
| 2007 | Netball | National Bank Cup (7 round-robin, semis) |
| Scottwood Trust Netball Championships | ||
| Tennis | ASB Classic qualifiers | |
| 2008 | Cycling | Under-21 World Cycling Championships (velodrome) |
| 2008 | Netball | Southern Steel netball team |
| 2009 | Netball | Southern Steel netball team (Round robin) |
| Scottwood Netball/Smokefree Netball Championships | ||
| International netball: New Zealand vs Australia | ||
| 2010 | Netball | Southern Steel netball team (Round robin) |
References
- ^ a b "Police called over building disaster", 12/05/2012, The Southland Times
- ^ a b "Phoenix rises in Invercargill", Allison Rudd, 15 February 2014, ODT.co.nz
- ^ "Turning the dream into reality, how the Southland velodrome changed New Zealand cycling", May 26 2016, SCOTT DONALDSON, stuff.co.nz
- ^ Mackay, Scot (18 September 2010). "Fear as roof collapses". Southland Times.
- ^ Hotton, Mark (18 September 2010). "Stadium roof collapses". Southland Times.
- ^ "Stadium collapses in Southland". stuff.co.nz. 18 September 2010.
- ^ "Worksmanship blamed for stadium roof collapse". Otago Daily Times. 10 December 2010.
External links
- Technical investigation into the collapse of the Stadium Southland roof, Department of Building and Housing Te Tari Kaupapa Whare.