Meanwhile, repair costs to the building following October’s intense storm are nearing $100,000.
At last week’s Dunedin City Council meeting, property services group manager Anna Nilsen said the facility’s roof was "definitely" coming to the end of its life.
"We don’t have budgeted replacement for that roof at this point, but it’s on our radar," Mrs Nilsen told councillors.
A "big chunk" of the roof was blown clear during strong winds in an October storm. It had since been repaired.
Mrs Nilsen later told the Otago Daily Times $95,000 had so far been spent on repairs and associated work, including removing damaged roofing materials, site asbestos decontamination and roof and interior water damage repairs.
"The building’s roof remains largely original, albeit with some modifications, and therefore will be nearing the end of its life, especially given its close proximity to the coastal environment," Ms Nilsen said.
"A detailed condition assessment is yet to been undertaken, so we are unable to comment on its expected lifespan."
The council included $4 million in its nine-year plan for three years of work on the stadium, due to begin in 2029-30.
Ms Nilsen said it was not yet clear if this included roof works, and would be decided closer to the time.
A future condition assessment for the property would prioritise work as needed, she said.
