NEW GRANDSTAND

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21731, 21 February 1934, Page 10

NEW GRANDSTAND

CARLAW PARK STRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR NEW SEASON A decision to erect a new grandstand at Carlaw Park with up-to-date facilities for patrons and players, was made yesterday by the trustees of the Auckland Rugby Iveigne. The structure, wii:h concrete foundations and built-in worn!. will cost approximately £3OOO. and it is to seat between 2500 and 3000 spectators. Tentative plans were submitted yesterday hv the architects, Messrs. Piper and Brooker. The chairman of the Auckland Rugby League Board of Control, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, said financial negotiations ha:l been in progress for some time, and were completed with the sanction of his co-tri:stees. Messrs. E. J. Phelan anj John Storinont. Mr. Campbell said he felt sure the decision would meet wiili lo\a supuort troin patrons and an I clubs

-Vlr. E. J. Phelnn, one of the trustees, said the code had advanced so rapidly that extra accommodation had to ho provided. Each senior club would be provided with a large room fitted with lockers, und hot and cold shoivcrs would be a feature of the dressing rooms, which will be built underneath the stand. Conveniences for the genera! public will also be provided. 3l!r. Ph-slan added that the trustees had! carefully considered the financial arrangements and lie was certain both players and patrons would approve of the venture. He remarked that as a football area, Carlaw Park was one of the best in the Dominion, and the grandstand, when completed, would be a credit to the Auckland League. It is the intention to nae, in addition, the present grandstand, which wilil be renovated.

Class fronts ana sides, to protect spectators from the wet weather, will be. a. feature of the new structure, entrance to which stand will be made by a wide patlj from the hack and down a series of ramps to interior seats. The let ins will enter the playing area from un>:|<?r the stand. H'he wo::k is to be commenced irumediately, rmrj it i?i;iy ho completed wii:hin two weeks of the opening of the 19J14 season.