University remains committed to Stadium

The University of Otago today reiterated its commitment as a partner in the Carisbrook Stadium project. The University's involvement would be in the form of multi-purpose facilities up to 13,400m2 at the west end of the stadium, fronting an urban plaza.

Vice-Chancellor Professor David Skegg says he is impressed by the work of the Carisbrook Stadium Trust to date.

"The University of Otago remains committed to being a partner in this exciting project, and I hope that the Dunedin City Council and the Otago Regional Council will support it. If our University is to be able to continue attracting the best students and staff, it must have its main campus in a vibrant city. A multi-purpose stadium complex will be a wonderful enhancement for Dunedin.

"We now look forward to undertaking detailed planning for the University part of the complex, and value the opportunity to develop a link between our main campus and the future harbour-side development."