Tasman Rugby chief executive Tony Lewis said every time there was a scrum, Lansdowne Park would "tear up" which was a health and safety risk. Lansdowne Park hosted three Tasman Mako matches during 2019 - and it was touch and go whether the Mitre 10 Cup semi-final could be played at the ground. Lewis said "under his watch" there would always be Tasman Mako matches played in Blenheim, so it was important to find a solution. The council has budgeted $250,000 in the 2020/21 financial year and an extra $1,250,000 in 2023/24 for Lansdowne Park "turf works". BRYA INGRAM/STUFF A budget of $1.5 million has been allocated to Lansdowne Park "turf works".

Source: Stuff December 01, 2019 15:56 UTC