Roof Collapse
At about 11.25 am, on 18 September 2010, the roof on the stadium collapsed following a heavy snowfall. The cost of repairs is likely to run into millions of dollars, with events as far as two years in the future needing to be cancelled. An open day was held for locals in which messages were written on walls, staff talking about their memories of the stadium and a chance to ask questions. A article in The Southland Times was published asking for peoples ideas for the what the new stadium could be like. Top requests included a skating rink, which is unlikely, the other more seating in the new stadium for big events like the netball and basketball. The stadium currently holds 4,500 at maximum capacity, but manager Nigel Skelt says since ten years has past, other stadiums have developed and Stadium Southland needs to have the ability to hold 5,000 for big events in the future.
The Stadium Review Committee found that the roof collapse was due to inadequate workmanship, low building code requirements and unusually heavy snow fall.
On 11 May 2012, the Department of Building and Housing released a report into the causes of the stadium collapse. In this report, construction defects and deficiencies in steel fabrication and welding were cited as contributing factors to the collapse. The report was also referred to the New Zealand Police to investigate.
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