Yvette Berry open to talking stadium with Raiders, unveils new dragon boating home. Raiders visit Christchurch.
ACT Sport Minister Yvette Berry stands on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and declares she is open to talking stadiums with Canberra Raiders power brokers.
Berry was on hand on Saturday morning to unveil a new home for dragon boating. The ACT invested $2.1 million towards the construction of the purpose-built facility, while a further $360,000 was provided by Dragon Boat ACT who now run and maintain the facility.
Raiders chief executive Don Furner, chairman Dennis Richardson and board members visited the Te Kaha stadium site in Christchurch on Friday before Canberra's NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors.