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The roof is finally falling on the Lancaster Park damaged by the Christchurch earthquake.
Another roof panel leaves the Paul Kelly stand at Lancaster Park in Christchurch.
Photo: RNZ / Rachel Graham
The stadium is being demolished due to extensive damage caused by the earthquake of February 2011.
A 400 ton crane measuring 100 meters high, twice the height of the stadium – was brought to raise the roof of the two main covered stands, stands Paul Kelly and Deans.
Lee Butcher, Project Manager for Christchurch City Council, said that three months of planning had been
The roof of the Paul Kelly stand consisted of 15 large panels that were to be removed at 45 meters in length. air
"These are about 26 meters long and weigh about 13 tons and are relatively small compared to what we will do when we go to the Deans' booth," said Butcher
" That's why we first attacked at Paul Kelly's booth, our systems work. "
They expected the roofs to be completely removed by Octobe r, then a call offers will be launched to demolish the stands.
The demolition of Tui's smaller booth is now over, and the Hadlee booth fell in 2012 for security reasons.
From 1881 to the 2011 earthquake Lancaster Park was the main sports venue in Christchurch, for rugby, cricket and sometimes other sports such as tennis and football
The venue also has been the scene of many major concerts. Pope John Paul held a large public mass in the oval in 1986.
A spokesman for the council said the staff was currently working with stakeholders on future options for using Lancaster Park , and a report would go to the council for a decision.
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