The ACT government ruled out a new stadium despite fan interest, focusing instead on a project in Bruce.
The ACT government says the prospect of a stadium in the city is "off the table at the moment", despite the calls of fans who entered a brand new venue across the Tasman and declared a similar project in Civic "could almost be heaven."
Te Kaha Stadium's opening weekend is expected to generate almost $5 million for the city of Christchurch, and the sight of the fully-enclosed, multi-purpose venue has renewed calls for a similar model to be built in Canberra.
But the ACT government will forge ahead with plans to build - "whether that's a new stadium or a redeveloped stadium" - in Bruce.
"I know the Chief Minister will have more to say about that in the coming weeks, potentially," Sport and Recreation Minister Yvette Berry said.