Consultation on Ngā Puna Wai artificial turf fields has now closed. People were able to provide feedback from 23 October to 10 November 2024. You will be able to read their feedback and the staff recommendation once the agenda is available for the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting, which we expect to be in December.

The Sports Field Network Plan was adopted by Council in May 2024, which outlines how Council plans on meeting the sporting needs of our community over the next 10 years. This plan was worked on in partnership with Sports Canterbury and regional sports organisations, and one of its outcomes was identifying a series of locations across Ōtautahi Christchurch for new artificial turf sports fields.

This plan for two turf fields at Nga Puna Wai is the first of up to 12 artificial turf field locations that are planned around the city over the next 10 years. The plan also includes a new entrance to the facility built off Wigram Road.

Are there any additional opportunities or features that we should consider? Check out the plan and complete the survey below.

Features of the site

The turf fields:

• Enable all-weather use, provide a consistent quality playing surface, support high-capacity needs during peak demand periods (e.g. training), and year-round use.
• Will have floodlights (during bookings only, expected to be on no later than 9.30pm)
• Will be bookable for community use, principally for rugby and football, and will be available for general casual use outside of booked periods

Other features of the site:

• Changing rooms and public toilets will be provided for the site which can accommodate up to four teams at a time
• The fields will be serviced by a dedicated car park with 168 car parks