New Zealand

Watch live: Metro Sports Facility announcement

13:58 pm on 21 November 2017

A major announcement is about to be made on the future of the multi-million-dollar Metro Sports Facility.

The new Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods is set to speak at 2pm.

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The facility, being built by Christchurch regeneration state-owned enterprise Ōtākaro Limited, is planned to be New Zealand's largest indoor recreation and aquatic venue of its kind.

It is located in the city centre near Hagley Park, bordered by Moorhouse Avenue, Antigua Street, and St Asaph Street.

An artist's impression of the Metro Sports Facility northern entry. Photo: Christchurch City Council