The Hub will contain athletic tracks, hockey fields, 12 outdoor tennis courts, six indoor tennis courts and an indoor track on 32 hectares on Nga Puna Wai near Wigram.
Nga Puna Wai is seen as the new site to replace QEII.
Christchurch City Council Sports and recreation manager David Bailey, says Nga Puna wai is unique as people will still be able to use it as a recreational base.
“People who walk their dogs or go for runs who like to be away from urban environments can still use Nga Puna Wai for recreational activities.”
He says Nga Puna Wai will become the regional home for hockey, athletics, tennis and rugby league as well as community sports.
Bailey says the sports have been central to the whole planning and decision making.
“It’s not something that the council is doing to sports, but very much something that sports have identified and the community have identified as a strong lead.”
“They are involved with the design, they are involved with the decisions and they are involved with the timing and that’s quite unique.”