Negotiations underway for Sir Hubert Murray Stadium

Sports Minister, Justin Tkatchenko says negotiations are underway for work to resume at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium and see its completion before the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

Tkatchenko explained work had come to a stop on the stadium this year after businessman, Sir Michael Curtain fell sick and eventually passed away in September.

Curtain was the founder and managing director of Curtain Brothers Group, and the chairman of the board of trustees of the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium.

“I have spoken to the family of the late Michael, and we are moving forward to see work resume. Negotiations are underway and we are seeking sponsorship through Bank South Pacific to complete building the grand stand.

“We are also working on getting a new chairman in place. The stadium will be ready before the 2017 Rugby League World Cup,” said Tkatchenko.

He added that like all other sporting venues in Port Moresby, the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium once completed, will be under the care of the PNG Sports Foundation.

Author: 
Troy Taule