Christchurch stadium

PHOTO:  SUPPLIED A 25,000 seat, roofed design is being tested in an investment case originally due to be completed by July, but now expected before Christmas.

Private sector cash may be needed to meet an up to $60 million funding shortfall for Christchurch’s new stadium.

25,000 seat, roofed design is being tested in an investment case originally due to be completed by July, but now expected before Christmas.

Officials are exploring whether the private sector could build and operate the stadium, and share the costs, to solve the cost issues.

An industry expert says there would be interest from the market if that was decided.

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