Development Timetable

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Construction of a 2500 seat grandstand is on track for completion in July 2010

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This visual shows the fully completed park. Currently the athletics track is operational, the grandstand is being built and work is due to commence on netball courts and football fields early in 2010.

Stage one

The" fastest track in the country" was opened by 1500 metre Olympic medallist Nick Willis in October 2008. The all weather athletics track has Class II status - one of only three in the country - meaning a world record can be broken there.

"The track is fast, really fast. Lots of records will be broken here"
- Nick Willis

The track is used by hundreds, sometimes thousands, each week during the athletics season. It will be supported by a 2500 seat grandstand which is uniquely oriented, curving around the finish line, to enable viewing up the home straight. Construction of the grandstand, due for completion in mid 2010, marks the end of stage one of the Park.

Subsequent staging

All subsequent development at the Park, except the grandstand, is subject to raising sufficient funds. The following table is an estimate of when development might occur:

Athletics track	Complete - successful first season in 2008/09
Grandstand	Will be completed in July 2010
Unison Velodrome	If Hawke's Bay is endorsed as preferred region and if funding targets are reached, construction will commence in the latter half of 2010. The Velodrome has an 18 month build time
Netball	A high priority. Earthworks are due to commence Jan 2010 so the courts can be available for the 2010 season. Ability to meet these dates is dependent on funding success between now and the end of 2009
Football	Also a priority. Objective is for grass to be sown in Autumn 2010 for use later in the year, but not for the 2010 football season. The artificial pitch is more likely to occur later.
Tennis	Development would ideally occur at the same time as netball and football but a more probable outcome is that the tennis courts will not be available until 2011.
Central building	This is the biggest ticket item and dependent on some funding from central government. It is possible this may be developed in stages - for example essential netball facilities in 2010. Construction of the main facility estimated to commence in 2011.

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