PHOTO: SUPPLIED – The master plan for Central Energy Trust Arena’s development in Palmerston North.

Palmerston North rugby and speedway fans can look forward to covered seating on the south side of Central Energy Trust Arena in about four years’ time.

It will be more than just a roof. It will be a whole new grandstand, with seating for up to 3000 people and with toilet, food truck and table tennis facilities underneath.

The $8.8-million stand is one of the key features of the latest version of the arena masterplan that is being presented to city councillors on Monday.

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