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How much did the redevelopment of Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand cost?

Waikato Stadium (later FMG Stadium Waikato) in Hamilton, New Zealand, is a rugby stadium owned by Hamilton City Council that replaced the old Rugby Park ground. Redeveloped from 2000 with the Brian Perry Stand, the WEL Networks Stand, a goal-line terrace and a standing Greenzone bank, it opened on 1 March 2002 with a Super 12 match and holds 25,800 spectators. The stadium's own fact sheet says the redevelopment cost NZ$38 million in 2002.

Reported project cost

NZD 38 million

Approximately $17.57 million

Cost basis: 2002

Waikato Mana v Akarana Falcons rugby league game at Waikato Stadium on Sep 17, 2022
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Reported project cost2002
nzherald.co.nz

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  1. 2000

    Construction started

    nzherald.co.nz
  2. 1 March 2002

    Opened or launched

    Internet Archive

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