The Crusaders played a home game as far away as London this year. Photo / Getty Images
The Crusaders are facing another season of home games away from home, after AMI Stadium was confirmed as unavailable for next season.
Christchurch City Council announced today the Hadlee Stand has suffered "severe" earthquake damage, and wiare recommending it be demolished.
Additionally, the Tui Stand at the south end of
the stadium requires re-levelling and other repairs, while more work is required to establish the best outcomes for the Paul Kelly and the Deans stands.
Both stands have dropped around 300-400mm as a result of the earthquakes, and the floors of both are uneven, with the floor height of the Paul Kelly Stand varying up to 70mm and the floor height of the Deans Stand varying up to 300mm.
The council said engineers are still working to establish what the most appropriate repair method would be. One method of repair, if it is possible, could require driving piles down 25 metres to reach solid ground.
