[2] In 2014, Christchurch-based Russian businessman Slava Meyn announced he wanted to build a new football centre in Christchurch worth around $NZ8 million.

[3] Meyn bought 8 ha of land facing Yaldhurst Road in December 2012.

Between 2012 and 2013 he spent $3.5 million for the 20 hectares of land on Yaldhurst Road.

[2] After gaining resource consent in late 2014,[4] on 11 June 2015, Christchurch Football Centre was opened by then Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key, as the new home of Christchurch United.

[5] Meyn plans to develop the 20-hectare site in Yaldhurst Road further, with a $40 million sports and education centre.