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The occasion, which also ends the Crown’s post-earthquake responsibilities in Christchurch, was marked with a small event at Dallington Landing today, hosted by Mayor Phil Mauger and Minister for Land Information Damien O’Connor. Mayor Mauger says the Council now having full ownership of the former residential red zones is a significant milestone. The new Medway…
This means the substructure and foundation work for the $683-million multi-use arena is now complete, and work is now focused solely on the steel and vertical construction. The foundations work began in January, and since then, 55 major pours have taken place, with almost 26,000 cubic metres of concrete poured into Te Kaha’s substructure. More…
The fire investigator’s report has found that the fire was caused by the ignition of flammable material on the roof, after subcontractor staff used an unauthorised heat source during repairs to the trickling filter roof. Chief Executive Dawn Baxendale says the investigator’s findings are consistent with the Fire and Emergency New Zealand report that was…
Phase One of the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral has been completed. Today, Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited is celebrating the completion of the first phase of the reinstatement project. The Cathedral is stabilised and the project is on track to be completed in 2027. “We’re inside!” exclaimed Keith Paterson, Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project…
The Minister of Housing, Hon. Megan Woods, and the Deputy Mayor, Andrew Turner, will officially open the final stage of the Åtautahi Community Housing Trust (ÅCHT) housing development on Hoiho Lane (Brougham Street) at 9.30am on Friday. The site at 356-402 Brougham Street was previously a large social housing complex called Brougham Village, where 89…
From major intersection and road upgrades to safety improvements and bus hubs, 2021 has been a busy year for transport. “Our focus has been to make driving, walking, cycling and catching the bus around Christchurch easier, safer and better for the environment,” Head of Transport and Waste Management Lynette Ellis says. “And in 2021 we’ve…
Local landowners and community members armed themselves with spades and smiles to help the Cashmere Stream Care Group complete the final stage of a four-year restoration and enhancement planting project. Around 2500 natives have been planted in the headwaters of Cashmere Stream thanks to the Cashmere Stream Care Group (CSCG), local landowners, community members, and…
Latest update: 03/07/2019 North Frame pedestrian bridge concept design completed July 2019 Construction of a pedestrian bridge in the North Frame will get underway around November, connecting the City Promenade to Cambridge Terrace. Ōtākaro Chief Executive, John Bridgman, says the 32-metre-long bridge will make the trip through the city along the Avon River Precinct quicker…