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2024
Peddlethorp won Hamilton City Council’s design competition for the new Waikato Regional Sports and Events Stadium in 1996. The brief was for the design of a new outdoor stadium and arena seating 27,500.
Client
Waikato Stadium Trust
Location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Completion Date
January 2002
Awards
2004 NZIA – National Award
2003 NZIA – Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Extensive research was undertaken into optimal sightlines for both spectators and broadcast coverage, a critical part of the new design. The existing pitch was excavated by three metres to provide a new playing surface, with improved sightlines, located as close as possible to spectators.
The completed venue comprises the stadium bowl with integrated light towers and a corporate block containing office space for the stadium administration, players’ facilities, corporate boxes and members’ lounges. Associated facilities include commercial kitchen and hospitality areas as well as media and commentary areas.
