Forsyth Barr Stadium, Multi-purpose sports venue in Dunedin, New Zealand
Forsyth Barr Stadium is a modern sports venue in Dunedin with a transparent roof covering the playing field entirely. The facility accommodates approximately 31,000 spectators and allows natural grass to thrive despite being enclosed.
Construction of the stadium took place between 2009 and 2011, replacing the older Carisbrook facility as the city's primary sports home. This move represented a major shift in how Dunedin hosted its sporting events.
The stadium brings together the local rugby and football communities for regular match days throughout the year. It has become a central gathering place where supporters of the Highlanders and Southern United show their allegiance and celebrate victories together.
The stadium is located on Anzac Avenue in Logan Park and is easily accessible by public transportation. Inside, visitors will find multiple food service areas and enough space to move around comfortably.
The transparent roof material is specially designed to allow natural grass to grow underneath, a technique used in very few stadiums worldwide. This solution combines modern sports architecture with authentic playing conditions.
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