PORT LYTTELTON PLAN OUR FUTURE

PORT LYTTELTON PLAN Peter Davie A THRIVING Chief Executive PORT, VIBRANT WATERFRONT AND A HEALTHY HARBOUR

Following the devastating Canterbury The road ahead is exciting, but it will take earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 our port, hard work and commitment for us to achieve like the rest of the city, has faced a series of our goals, with almost every structure within unprecedented challenges. Our focus has the port requiring rebuild or significant been on staying operational while completing repair. Although the port is facing the largest temporary repairs and dealing with continued development in its history, and one of the growth in international trade. We have now largest recovery projects ever faced in New started repair work and are ready to talk Zealand, the earthquakes have provided about our long-term vision for the rebuild and a unique opportunity to reconfigure our enhancement of the port. facilities to deliver a modern thriving port that is well connected to its community and The Port Lyttelton Plan is the first step in supports a healthy harbour environment for developing a 30-year vision for the port. future generations. This is the first point in our planning where we are seeking involvement from you, our We are excited about what lies ahead and are stakeholders. The plan covers a range of looking forward to your input on how we can projects, including our ideas around re- move forward from here. opening parts of the Inner Harbour for the community. We don’t have all the answers Peter Davie and we welcome your help in further Chief Executive developing these ideas. PORT LYTTELTON PLAN

Our future 2

THRIVING PORT Essential for Canterbury and beyond 7 Rebuilding for growth 10 Rebuilding our Container Terminal 11 The changing use of the Inner Harbour 12 Making it happen 16

CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY Creating connections 21 THE EARTHQUAKES Developing Dampier Bay 22 Linking to Lyttelton and beyond 26

HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY HEALTHY HARBOUR A special place 33 Working together 34 Ecological restoration partnership 37 DAMAGED 75% OF Understanding our impact 39 THE PORT’S WHARVES Talk to us 44

Port Lyttelton Plan 1 THE PORT MOVING PORT 2014 LYTTELTON OPERATIONS PLAN IS TO THE EAST OUR LONG FREES UP TERM VISION SPACE FOR 2044 FOR THE PORT PUBLIC ACCESS

The images above illustrate the evolution of the port from the General cargo Connecting with the community present day until completion of Containers Potential future community access the Port Lyttelton Plan. OUR FUTURE Potential scope of reclamation The Port Lyttelton Plan is our long term vision for the rebuild and enhancement of the port to allow us to cater for Canterbury’s freight demands, now and into the future. This fold out map briefly sets out the key projects that make up the Port Lyttelton Plan and their location on the port. As all of the projects are interrelated, the success of each project relies on the overall success of the entire Port Lyttelton Plan.

2 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 3 1 2 5 Dampier Bay Inner Harbour Container terminal OUR LONG Development of Dampier Bay will The Inner Harbour is an Our long-term plan for a modern create an engaging and vibrant important part of the port’s container terminal at Te Awaparahi Bay TERM VISION waterfront with public access and operations and will remain so is key to the Port Lyttelton Plan as this connectivity between Lyttelton, the in the future. However the Port enables the port to move Inner Harbour Inner Harbour and the recreational Lyttelton Plan will allow us to general cargo onto Cashin Quay. The new areas at Naval Point. move some operational activities terminal will require approximately 30ha out of the Inner Harbour. of reclaimed land at Te Awaparahi Bay.

Tunnel to Christchurch LYTTELTON Recreation links We are already working to identify opportunities for safe recreational 1 links. For example, we are keen to see our land between the Urumau and Coal Buckleys Bay Reserves be used for Port tramping and mountain bike trails. operations

Dampier 2 Bay

No. 7 Wharf

No. 3 5 INNER HARBOUR Wharf Te Awaparahi No. 2 Wharf Bay Fuel and oil 4 Naval Point Cashin Quay 3

Recreation ground

Naval Point Yacht Club

OUTER HARBOUR LYTTELTON HARBOUR WHAKARAUPO¯

Key

Project type

Thriving Port 3 4 Cruise ships Dredging Connecting with the community Naval Point General cargo Cruise ships are part of a growing International trends are towards larger ships tourism sector for Canterbury. We are and to be competitive we need to deepen The bulk fuel berth is a critical part of The movement east of the container Land type considering how to cater for cruise ships and lengthen the navigation channel. the energy infrastructure of Canterbury. terminal will allow some general cargo in a commercially sustainable way. Part We have prepared a resource consent Land to be reclaimed A number of options are being considered, operations to move onto the current of this involves looking at Inner and application and are focused on progressing including Inner and Outer Harbour container terminal. This will mean the Non-operational Port land Outer Harbour development options. this important development project. options. We are also considering options storage and loading of general cargo will A number of rebuild and enhancement Recreational land for new wharves between the existing bulk predominantly occur on Cashin Quay. projects will also require capital dredging Potential public access fuel berth and the Dry Dock. and disposal of spoil. THRIVING PORT

4 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 5 of all NZ imports and exports CHANCES ARE THAT are by sea THE COFFEE IN YOUR CUP, THE PHONE IN YOUR POCKET, THE JEANS YOU ARE WEARING AND THE CAR 99% YOU DRIVE ALL CAME ESSENTIAL FOR TO YOU THROUGH CANTERBURY AND BEYOND

LYTTELTON PORT What is the current state of the port? Lyttelton is New Zealand’s third largest port for the raw materials needed to rebuild The earthquakes significantly damaged the and has the largest container terminal in Christchurch. port’s physical infrastructure and drastically the South Island (almost 400,000 twenty- A successful port does not just rely on reduced its ability to operate efficiently. foot container equivalents per year). We are waterfront facilities. Alongside the Port We have completed emergency repairs home to the South Island’s only dry dock Lyttelton Plan, we are also improving the to the critical infrastructure to enable us and the country’s largest coal terminal. capacity of our inland port, CityDepot in to operate, but these are only temporary Over 500 people are employed by the port, Woolston and are planning another inland solutions. On top of this, as Canterbury’s making us one of the larger employers in port at Rolleston. Both of these locations economy grows, freight volumes are Christchurch. We directly contribute millions are part of our long-term planning to meet increasing every year, putting further in wages to the local economy. future freight demands. They offer improved pressure on our fragile infrastructure. It is Because of the global reliance on sea levels of freight efficiency through the use critical that we advance our recovery quickly freight, Lyttelton Port is a critical part of of rail infrastructure to transfer cargo from and effectively so that we can continue to the economic infrastructure in Canterbury truck to train for the final leg into Lyttelton. support Canterbury’s growing economy. and is crucial for the economic recovery The Port Lyttelton Plan is underpinned by Why is a Port important? of Christchurch. A strong, resilient port strong trade forecasts, both in the short A thriving port impacts on everyone, enables business to thrive, creating jobs and long term. Container volumes have everyday. 99% of world trade is moved by and local growth. been rising at a steady rate of about sea, including 99% of NZ imports and 99% Canterbury is one of the strongest regional 10% per year. Volumes are expected to of NZ exports. Additionally, 15% of domestic economies, driven by primary industries, double within a decade, and then double trade is by sea. manufacturing and tourism. An efficient again by 2041. But what does this really mean? Chances port is critical to the competitiveness are that the coffee in your cup, the phone in of these industries, providing access to your pocket, the jeans you are wearing and international markets for our exporters the car you drive all came to you through and a key gateway for imports. The port is Lyttelton Port. also an essential part of the supply chain

6 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 7 JAMES O’CALLAGHAN USED MACHINE IMPORT MANAGER, GOUGH CAT

“THE ABILITY OF THE PORT TO COPE WITH OUR GROWTH IS PRETTY IMPORTANT”

Gough Cat imports and exports new and ability of the port to cope with our growth used machinery and parts - anything from is pretty important. For international trade a one-and-a-half tonne digger to a hundred- imports the port is crucial to maintaining tonne bulldozer. James manages the used supply.” machinery part of the business. James says that if the port wasn’t in Cat machinery ends up on construction, Lyttelton it would mean extra costs and demolition, mining, forestry, and time as they’d have to use road more and infrastructure sites across New Zealand. “that’s just not as efficient. That’s a big The equipment that comes through thing to our customers”. Lyttelton could end up anywhere such as “We hear the odd quibble from transport Marlborough Sounds, Stewart Island or operators about things getting backed up. Antarctica. They’re working in limited space, so I see the “We receive the machinery from the port, Port’s plans to expand as a positive thing. then assemble and customise it. For Having a greater capacity for coming and example, the machines and generators going would mean a quicker turn around.” going to the Antarctic get winterised James also thinks that having the Sumner here and are then shipped out on an Road open would be helpful. “We have a lot icebreaker.” of gear that’s too big to come through the Gough Cat receives machinery through the tunnel. Recently we had a big digger that port almost weekly. “We have more than had to go over Gebbies Pass; this involves 200 movements of machines in and out of traffic management, additional costs Lyttelton each year and that’s growing. The and time.” gear we receive comes from all over the world: Japan, Europe, China, the US. The

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Simply put, we need to rebuild our port. and this underpins all aspects of the Port Our long-term aim of a new modern environmental impacts, the availability of But we cannot rebuild it the way it was, we Lyttelton Plan. container terminal at Te Awaparahi Bay will reclamation fill, construction time frames need to reconfigure and enhance our port unlock the Port Lyttelton Plan and form the and costs. The Port Lyttelton Plan is critical for us; for the future. foundation of the Port to the East concept. it means we can provide certainty to our The reclamation will be the biggest physical REBUILDING This is a huge job. It will take decades to customers and continue to meet their REBUILDING The new terminal will include a state-of- change in the harbour for sixty years and complete and will cost hundreds of millions future freight demands. It also opens up the-art container-handling yard connected we understand that many people will have FOR GROWTH of dollars. Freight volumes are expected important areas within the Inner Harbour, OUR to modern berths designed to handle the concerns about this. While we must ensure to increase by 400% within 30 years. If giving us opportunities to deliver on new larger ships. This facility will not only that our port can continue to support the we rebuilt the port the way it was, when long-held community desires for better CONTAINER increase our capacity but also enable us to economy in the future, we are equally finished we would not have the capacity to connections with the waterfront and better become the most efficient container port in committed to developing the new Container service demand. recreational marine facilities. New Zealand. Terminal in a way that minimises impacts TERMINAL on the wellbeing of the community and To continue to support Canterbury’s For us to realise the Port Lyttelton Plan, we effects on the environmental, social and economy in the future, we need to rebuild need to add to our already permitted (and cultural values of the harbour. and reconfigure the port in a way which under construction) 10ha reclamation at increases capacity and we need to do it Te Awaparahi Bay. While we are still at a efficiently. We also need to design the port concept phase, we estimate the container to handle the rapid growth in container-ship terminal will require an additional 20ha of size. Without the facilities to handle these newly reclaimed land at Te Awaparahi Bay. larger ships we won’t be able to provide We are exploring a number of potential the most cost-effective freight options for 400% configurations and construction methods 10ha exporters and importers. Projected increase in to create the land needed within Te Currently consented reclamation containerised cargo in 30 years The key to greater capacity is a new Awaparahi Bay. The best option will depend in Te Awaparahi Bay modern container terminal located on reclaimed land in Te Awaparahi Bay. Not only will this allow us to handle the future container freight volumes, it will also mean some of the general cargo operations can move from the Inner Harbour onto the 24/7 current Container Terminal at Cashin Quay. Work at the container We call this the Port to the East concept terminal never stops

Average container vessel size today Average container vessel size year 2000

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Nga¯i Tahu has a rich history in and General cargo wharves Cement Fishing Cruise ships around the Inner Harbour and the rest of The main wharves within the Inner Harbour The port provides a dedicated cement The port services large offshore fishing Prior to the earthquake, large cruise ships Whakaraupo¯, extending over many centuries. (No. 2, 3 and 7) are used for general berth for Holcim cement imports, and vessels as well as a smaller coastal fishing were primarily serviced at Cashin Quay. This cargo. These wharves are under increasing is the primary gateway for cement into fleet. This fleet is located near the current is not an option post-earthquake as we need The Inner Harbour is where the port as we pressure as Cashin Quay is no longer Christchurch. Cement is a critical raw Inner Harbour moorings, with larger ships full-time use of the remaining serviceable THE CHANGING now know it was first established, where the available for general cargo use following the material for the City’s rebuild and recovery. using the general wharves. While damaged, wharves for container ships. As a result, we first immigrant ships arrived in Canterbury earthquakes. Repair or rebuild of the Inner The current facility suffered significant the facilities are still usable for the fishing have been able to provide services only to USE OF THE and where the port’s important role in the Harbour wharves are a priority for us as we earthquake damage, and we are working fleet in the short term. Longer-term options smaller cruise ships that can come into the regional economy began. will rely on these wharves for general cargo with Holcim to develop the best solution, are being investigated and these will likely Inner Harbour. INNER HARBOUR This area continues to be a critical part of for some time. be it a new wharf or a repair of the existing remain within the Inner Harbour. A dedicated cruise berth ideally will allow port operations, with more than 500 vessels wharf. Either way, this facility will remain in Longer term, it is envisaged that most Dry Dock passengers to embark from and disembark calling into the Inner Harbour each year, and the eastern Inner Harbour. general cargo will migrate to Cashin Quay The Lyttelton Dry Dock was opened in to areas with unrestricted public access, loading and unloading bulk cargo such as when container operations move east to Ferries January 1883 and is a Category 1 listed will have access for service and emergency cars, fertiliser, fish, grain, fuel, oil, cement Te Awaparahi Bay. The current Diamond Harbour ferry heritage feature. It is used almost every day vehicles, and will be exclusively available up and logs. The Inner Harbour is also home to terminal is located within a busy industrial to maintain ships and is the only one in the to eight months of the year. the fishing fleet, ferries, tug boats, the Dry The bulk fuel berth is currently located at area of the port that will get busier South Island. Dock and the Dampier Bay Moorings. Naval Point. This berth facilitates most of We understand that cruise ships are part of during the rebuild. This location creates Canterbury’s fuel, gas, oil and bitumen The Dry Dock is an important part of the a growing tourism sector for both Canterbury We understand that the Inner Harbour is on operational challenges for the port. imports, as well as providing a refuelling service that the port offers and supports and the South Island that has a positive the front doorstep of Lyttelton Township, and facility for vessels. The berth is a critical part While we are still considering specific a number of other Lyttelton businesses. It impact on the wider regional economy. We some of the ports work can be a nuisance of Canterbury’s energy infrastructure. options, the Diamond Harbour ferry berth will remain operational and we are currently are considering how to cater for cruise ships for the community. The Port to the East will be moved to a new location within the working to repair the damage to the dock in a commercially sustainable way that concept includes moving some activities out Significant temporary repairs were public access area at Dampier Bay. and its associated structures. does not significantly impact on the port’s of the Inner Harbour to reduce impacts on immediately undertaken after the core services. Part of this involves looking the community. earthquakes to ensure fuel supplies were This will consolidate public access in one Marina facilities at Inner and Outer Harbour development not disrupted, however the berth does need area of the port. It also means new modern We recognise that the community desires While we are still in the planning stages, options, and both are being investigated. to be replaced. A number of options are ferry facilities which directly link to the a range of recreational marina facilities. we do know that a number of the current being assessed, including a new berth at the bus network and foot access to Lyttelton. We are investigating a new walk-on floating activities will remain in the Inner Harbour same location and a new berth outside the We recognise this increase in distance is marina facility as part of the Dampier Bay as that is operationally where they are Inner Harbour. a concern for people and we are working re-development. This will provide modern best located. with Environment Canterbury on public facilities and more berths. transport solutions.

12 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 13 ANDREW STARK CHIEF EXECUTIVE, STARK BROS LIMITED

"THE SUCCESS OF THE PORT HAS A FLOW-ON EFFECT FOR LOCAL BUSINESS"

Stark Bros is a specialist marine unloaded as some wharves can’t be used. engineering and ship repairs company. It is This can impact on us and our ability to a family-owned and operated business, and undertake repair work.” has been located in Lyttelton since 1958. “I think plans for the port to grow are really Most of Stark’s work happens in the port’s exciting. As well as the direct benefits to us, Dry Dock. the success of the port has a flow on effect Starks also builds boats at Dublin Street in for local business. Every ship that comes Lyttelton and operates a fishing company has someone on it that will patronise the out of the port. “Our businesses are local businesses, such as the dairy, the fish inextricably tied to the port.” and chip shop, and the bakery.” “The success of the port at the moment is causing us a few problems because of capacity and the damage to wharves. The port is often juggling where vessels are

14 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 15 Phasing chart to show current thinking 2014 2044 Improved access over time

Stage 2 CONNECTING Planning Dampier Bay complete Stage 1 WITH THE complete Feedback Potential future COMMUNITY Port Talk community access

Public access relies Cruise berth on existing site on shifting port Ferry shift Cruise berth site? if Cashin Quay available? operations east Earthquake THRIVING Insurance settlement Port office move back PORT to Lyttelton?

Ongoing planning General cargo shift to Cashin Quay

Containers on Cashin Quay shift to new land

Reclamation

New piling and construction

Assessing effects of the plan HEALTHY HARBOUR Effects assessment Ongoing research & assessment Talking with interested parties

Detailed Planning Dampier Bay General Cargo Recreational Links Some work already consented is underway Dampier Bay work will be completed in General cargo storage and operations will Work on recreational links above the on Cashin Quay and in the Inner Harbour. stages. The timing is heavily reliant on move onto Cashin Quay as space becomes township has been underway for some time work being completed in other areas to available. This will be one of the last and does not rely on the rest of the project More detailed planning, assessment of allow port operations to shift east. However projects to be completed as work cannot to continue. MAKING effects, and feasibility studies are being some changes could occur quite quickly. begin until some of the Container Terminal undertaken at the moment on the separate Rock stabilisation work required to reopen One of the early priorities would be the moves onto the reclamation. IT HAPPEN sub-projects that make up the Port Lyttelton the Sumner Road (a Christchurch City establishment of a marina. Plan. We are seeking your feedback on Container Terminal Council project) may cause some delay these projects and the reconfiguration and Inner Harbour The progress of the reclamation is critical to public access for safety reasons in enhancement of the port. Some repair work will be completed in this to the overall timing of the project. It this area. area in the short term. The final work here is only as new land is established and It is during this planning stage that we will Other opportunities around the waterfront will begin only once the identified general allowed to settle that port operations can be actively seeking feedback on specific require multiple party agreements so cargo operations have moved to Cashin begin to move east. The reclamation will areas from the community and other may take a bit longer but discussions are Quay. Therefore this will be one of the last be completed progressively and as fill is interested parties. already underway. areas to be finished. secured. The Container Terminal move will Upon completion of the detailed work, the reflect this, with elements moving as space The bulk fuel berth repair or rebuild would final locations of wharves and other assets allows. likely begin once planning, effects and will be decided and communicated. feasibility work has been completed. It is envisioned that the approximate 30ha reclamation could take up to 15 years to be completed.

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18 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 19 The Port Lyttelton Plan will open up It is the port’s vision that the Dampier opportunities for increased public access Bay development will reflect Lyttelton’s to the waterfront. We know that public unique personality. While we are experts access has been a long-held desire of at port operations, we are not experts at DAMPIER BAY CREATING the community and we are excited to designing public spaces. We recognise enable this through the development that there will be many in the wider CONNECTIONS of Dampier Bay. community who will be able to provide valuable design input to ensure that Once completed, Dampier Bay will provide Dampier Bay becomes all that it can be. a natural link between Lyttelton and the NEEDS TO BE Inner Harbour. This area needs to be a vibrant waterfront that everyone can A VIBRANT access and be proud of. WATERFRONT

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EMPHASIS WILL BE ON ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE WIDE APPEAL

We are committed to developing Dampier As some of Dampier Bay will be needed Bay into a vibrant and engaging place for for port operations in the short term, the A VIBRANT everyone. Emphasis will be on activities development will occur in stages. We that have wide appeal. While we have only haven’t completed our planning for this DEVELOPING just begun the process of understanding area but the first stage will be focused AND ENGAGING what this might finally look like, we believe on the western end adjacent to the DAMPIER these are the key parts; current Inner Harbour moorings. This will PLACE FOR largely comprise of a new marina and • Public access from Lyttelton to the the associated on-land improvements waterfront at Dampier Bay BAY including better public access, and parking. EVERYONE • A new modern ferry terminal with safer The later stages will extend eastwards links to the bus network to, and possibly beyond, the No.7 wharf, • An engaging and vibrant public place that and incorporate public access directly off people can use and enjoy everyday of the Norwich Quay. week, all year round • Better marina facilities including a We are in the very early stages of the walk-on marina. design for stage one and expect to have this completed early within the wider project While Dampier Bay will be a place for timeline. The remaining stages of Dampier recreation, sympathetic commercial use Bay rely on the successful implementation will still be needed to make it economically of other aspects of the Port Lyttelton Plan, viable. What this is and where it is located particularly the movement of the Container is not yet known. However, it is essential Terminal to Te Awaparahi Bay. that any new commercial development fits with our vision for Dampier Bay and compliments the economic success of the

Lyttelton Town Centre.

22 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 23 JOANNE LAING PILOT, LYTTELTON PORT

“I DEFINITELY THINK THAT LYTTELTON’S GOT A BRIGHT FUTURE”

Born and raised in Lyttelton, and living Since 1997 when she started at and working in Lyttelton still—you don’t Lyttelton Port she has seen a few get much more local than Joanne Laing. changes. Then the ships were a lot smaller, and there were a lot more “Growing up in Lyttelton was great. It fishing boats. never used to be trendy, but it was a lot of fun. We used to go out on the harbour “It’s a great job. Every day is different and play down at the wharves.” and every ship is different. The damage the earthquakes caused forced the Jo feels that Lyttelton is still a great pilots and the Port to adapt the way they community. “It’s a little bit cooler to operate. We all learned a lot.” live in Lyttelton now. There are a lot of wonderful different things happening but Looking forward Joanne’s excited it’d be great if the community could have about the future of the port and for safe access to the water like before.” Lyttelton. “I probably know more than most about what could happen with the Jo works as a pilot at the port and was port’s upgrade as the pilots have been the first female pilot in New Zealand. testing different options in a simulator. This role involves bringing ships into the I definitely think that Lyttelton’s got a port – anything over 40 metres in length bright future.” requires a pilot who has local knowledge of the area and extensive ship-handling experience.

24 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 25 CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY LYTTELTON IS THE START POINT FOR MANY ADVENTURES

Safe, accessible pathways A better ferry terminal with simpler access Recreational connections Recognising our past Port Talk The traffic on Norwich Quay is an important The current Diamond Harbour ferry terminal Through the development of Dampier Bay The port and Lyttelton are of great historical Unfortunately we were forced to move out issue to the community but it’s not an area is located within a busy operational area and collaborative work with Christchurch importance to Canterbury and New Zealand. of our offices in Lyttelton due to earthquake that the port has jurisdiction over. Norwich of the port, which will get busier during City Council, Environment Canterbury, It has always been a place that people have damage to the building. Quay is part of State Highway 74 and is the rebuild. This location is complicated Department of Conservation and local been drawn to, and is the start and end LINKING TO We are acutely aware that we have lost the managed by the New Zealand Transport for passengers, challenging for the bus clubs, the port supports initiatives that point for many adventures. Every part of ability for the community to drop in and Agency (NZTA). connection and is operationally challenging will deliver easier and safer access to the Lyttelton and the port has a story to tell. LYTTELTON talk to us and this is something we want for the port. recreational opportunities that Lyttelton, We understand that Norwich Quay still has Dampier Bay will provide a wonderful place to address. the Harbour and the Port Hills provide. sufficient capacity for future growth and The Diamond Harbour ferry terminal will to celebrate our history. Being able to AND BEYOND The port has established an information significant changes are not proposed by remain in the Inner Harbour but will be To increase access to the Port Hills we better celebrate the heritage and cultural centre, called Port Talk, in the Lyttelton NZTA at this stage. relocated to the public access area in are keen to see the port land between the elements of Lyttelton and the port along the Township. This will be a place where the Dampier Bay. Urumau and Buckleys Bay Reserves used waterfront is an exciting prospect. It is our intention that the main vehicle community can come and ask questions for tramping and mountain bike trails that The Port Lyttelton Plan provides an exciting entrance to the port is to remain at the This will consolidate public access to about the Port Lyttelton Plan, provide link to the existing Council and Department opportunity to increase community eastern end of Norwich Quay, with the one area and mean the port can provide feedback, and get updates about what’s of Conservation tracks. connections with the port. western entrance (Sutton Quay) eventually modern ferry facilities that directly link happening at the port. being opened up as a public access route to the bus network and pedestrian/ We hope that these connections will As the port moves east, land will be freed Port Talk will have someone present to to the waterfront. cycle access to Lyttelton. We have heard become part of the Head to Head walkway. up in Dampier Bay, providing opportunities answer questions at advertised times that there are concerns about additional for increased public access to the Public safety is important to us and we will We have identified other potential throughout the week so members of the walking distances to London Street from waterfront. We are keen to hear what work collaboratively with the community, recreational and walkway connections. public can come and have a chat, so please Dampier Bay. you want from this area of the port and NZTA and Christchurch City Council. As the port company does not own all the check local newspapers for times. However, hope these conversations will strengthen Depending on the staging of the other Inner land in and around the port, we will need some parts of the display will be accessible the connections between the port and Harbour projects, an interim ferry terminal to work closely with the councils and the at any time so the community can get community. may be needed within Dampier Bay prior to community to see if we can collectively information. the final location becoming available. develop some additional safe pedestrian linkages to and from the waterfront.

26 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 27 WILL LOMAX CHAIR OF THE LYTTELTON HARBOUR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

“IF THE PORT’S DOING WELL, THE TOWN’S DOING WELL”

Will Lomax is Chair of the Lyttelton Harbour Will is personally a fan of the port (it’s one Business Association. His structural of the reasons why he lives and works here) engineering consultancy overlooks the port. but he sees some opportunities to enhance the relationship between the port and the The Association was started in 2001 by a township. group of businesses down at the port that wanted to support economic development “People want to have access to the within the harbour. waterfront. A lot of that might be historical; when they were kids they could go and fish Will sees a direct link between the off the end of the wharf. In most port towns success of the port and the majority of the around the world you can go and wander businesses based in the harbour. down around a wharf and be surrounded by “The provedoring and stevedoring quality amenities. Having a more public- businesses are dependent on the port, friendly face to the operations here can only as well as many marine businesses. be a good thing.” A substantial number of local businesses Will thinks having a more attractive are directly affected by the port.” waterfront will encourage more people to Will believes that other businesses in the come to Lyttelton and make it a destination township feel the trickle down effect from for tourists and Cantabrians and “that can the port, which isn’t always recognised. only be good for business.” “When you consider that the population of Lyttelton is around 3000 and the port employs 500 people, many of whom live in Lyttelton, you are talking about a huge chunk of the population. The people of Lyttelton are parochial and shopping locally is important. They buy their bits and pieces, their coffees and beer here. Given that, if the port’s doing well, the town’s doing well.”

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Lyttelton Harbour is a shared natural Having forged a unique local identity resource that has sustained human life and sense of community, Lyttelton is a for centuries, providing a source of food, destination for local and international a place to live and access to Canterbury visitors. It is a gateway to recreational A UNIQUE HARBOUR A SPECIAL and the rest of New Zealand. opportunities on the harbour and Port Hills. It is a service centre for the settlements Whakaraupo¯, the harbour of bullrush around the harbour and the staging post PLACE reeds, was initially settled by Nga¯i Tahu who for Antarctic missions. were then followed by European whalers and migrants. The sheltered, deep-water port has been ENVIRONMENT WITH the cornerstone of the region’s trade Christchurch’s founding settlers landed infrastructure since the 1800s. at Lyttelton; Pilgrim Rock just off Norwich Quay still marks the spot where It’s a special place, a harbour that deserves they came ashore. to be cared for so it is a resource for future generations to enjoy. A RICH HERITAGE Despite now being a suburb of metropolitan Christchurch, Lyttelton retains its distinctive, maritime character. The history of the port and township (population 2,859) is intertwined, and about a third of the port’s workers still live in Lyttelton or the adjacent suburbs of Heathcote, Woolston and Sumner.

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WORKING TOGETHER

Whakaraupo¯ is of immense cultural We are committed to strengthening the significance to Nga¯i Tahu. Tangata Whenua partnership that already exists between associations with Whakaraupo¯ extend us, and to enable future generations to over many centuries, and include three realise the benefits of this partnership major streams of Ma¯ori – Waitaha, Nga¯ti through the protection of Whakaraupo¯ and Mamoe and in later generations, Nga¯i its ability to provide for cultural, social and Tahu. The rich resources of the harbour economic well-being. brought Ma¯ori to settle in this area, and LPC is entering a critical phase of port today the harbour remains highly valued recovery and development. The Port for mahinga kai. The mana moana Lyttelton Plan sets out the long term plans (traditional authority) of Ra¯paki Nga¯i Tahu for the rebuild and expansion of the port. over this special place is inherited from the Our ability to work together to promote and ancestors. protect the unique value of Whakaraupo¯ Just as the harbour drew Nga¯i Tahu to as both a mahinga kai and a working settle in this place, its attractiveness as a port is critical to the success of these port was recognised by 1849, with the first endeavours. four ships of immigrants to the Canterbury

settlement following shortly thereafter.

Whakaraupo¯ is now the largest deep

water port in the South Island, providing

significant economic benefit for the June Swindells community and the region. Chair, Te Hapu¯ o Nga¯ti Wheke Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) and Te Hapu¯ o Nga¯ti Wheke share a long term interest in the future of Whakaraupo¯. We place a high level of importance on working together to fulfil our common responsibility Peter Davie as custodians and kaitiaki of the harbour. Chief Executive, Port of Lyttelton

34 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 35 The port is proud of our partnership with The port also offers practical assistance the Otamahua/Quail Island Ecological by donating the services of marine staff WE SHARE A COMMON Restoration Trust. and LPC Rescue to transport plants to the island for the annual planting programme. We have supported the Trust since ECOLOGICAL 1999 in its work to restore the island’s Otamahua /Quail Island and the port are GOAL TO IMPROVE biodiversity through an extensive prominent features in the harbour. We RESTORATION replanting programme. To date the have chosen to partner with the Trust as Trust has planted more than 79,500 we share a common goal to improve the THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP plants as part of a planned 20-year eco- ecological health of the harbour. restoration project in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Ngati OF THE HARBOUR Wheke of Rapaki. They are also involved with extensive predator control, weeding and a project to protect the endangered Korora, or white flippered penguin – a subspecies found only in Canterbury.

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UNDERSTANDING OUR IMPACT

Healthy Harbour instances, we may be able to address • Air quality – construction activities and We take a holistic view to achieving a these impacts though design, and in others operational dust healthy harbour. To us, a healthy through managing how we undertake • Marine flora and fauna (ecology) – harbour includes the social, cultural construction. including the effects on the wider and environmental aspects. We are taking a holistic approach to the harbour due to reclamation For over 20 years the port has been effects assessment, investigating the • Traffic and transport – traffic generation, working with some of New Zealand’s potential implications of the Port Lyttelton the function and safety of supporting leading scientists to help us better Plan as a whole, rather than on a project by road networks, connections to public understand the natural environment of project basis. However, for the big projects transport, as well as walking and cycling Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupo¯ and how and those that result in long term changes opportunities to minimise the impacts of port operations to the harbour (such as the reclamation on the environment. and Dampier Bay) we are assessing the • Social and economic wellbeing, including implications to a greater level of detail. Of changes to the use of community This scientific knowledge needs to be particular importance is understanding the activities, access to goods and services, combined with community and cultural potential effects of future reclamation on employment opportunities and ability to perspectives so that the port and other the waves, currents, sediment transport cater for increased trade parties see the whole picture to ensure and marine ecologies of the whole harbour. the best outcome for the harbour. • Landscape character and visual effects, Clearly understanding the implication of including the character and visual In the future we will work more in construction activities, in particular the amenity of the port in the context of partnership with iwi, the community, impacts on the community, is a key focus Lyttelton village and the wider harbour councils and Government towards for us. The rebuild and reconfiguration of achieving our shared vision of a healthy • Waves, currents and sediment movement the port is a significant construction project Lyttelton Harbour. and will take many years to complete. It is • Cultural values and heritage, including critical that we understand the potential those values advocated for by Nga¯i Tahu, Better environmental performance construction effects so we can plan for and such as the protection of the mauri (life through better design mitigate these. principle) of lands and waters The port’s current facilities were built in a To help the port’s staff and contractors • Recreation and tourism values time when protection of the environment manage the construction activities, we • Contaminated land and hazardous was not as high a priority as it is today. are preparing a port-wide Construction substances In designing new facilities we have Environmental Management Plan. This plan the opportunity to build in modern will be used to set the our environmental • Water quality environmental protection features. This standards and ensure that our staff and • Land based flora and fauna (ecology) will be achieved by incorporating pollution contractors know how to achieve them. prevention features into the infrastructure, Within these categories, these experts will To help us understand and assess the for example storm water treatment systems, also be assessing how the Port Lyttelton potential effects of the Port Lyttelton and by relocating less compatible activities Plan will impact on the coastal marine Plan, we have brought together a team further from residential areas. area, and on the ability for communities to of technical specialists. All are experts in restore and enhance their social, economic, assessing large infrastructure projects and cultural and environmental wellbeing as Investigating our effects most have significant experience with the part of the wider recovery of Christchurch. The Lyttelton Port Plan involves repair, port and Lyttelton Harbour. rebuild and enhancement of almost all of We want to make sure we have covered As a preliminary step to determine the our infrastructure, some of which will result everything and would like to get your scope and range of impacts that we need in long term changes to the harbour. We are feedback on the range of assessments to investigate, we have reviewed the rebuild very aware that both the construction work set out above. If you think we have missed and reconfiguration plans for the projects and the reconfiguration of the port have the something, or if there is anything in particular in the Port Lyttelton Plan with our experts. potential to affect both the environment within these categories which concerns you As a result of our experts’ advice, we are and the community. and think our experts should assess please beginning to assess effects under these let us know. We have begun the process of working to main categories. understand these effects and identifying • Noise and vibration – construction how they can best be managed. In some activities and changes to operational noise

38 Port Lyttelton Plan Port Lyttelton Plan 39 VIKI MOORE SAILOR

“IT’S A PORT TOWN AND IT’S NOT AFRAID OF BEING JUST THAT”

Viki is a Governors Bay kid who learnt to “Lyttelton has such a fun, creative and sail an opti at Charteris Bay Yacht Club. edgy vibe. It’s a port town and it’s not She owns a yacht, moored in Corsair Bay, afraid of being that. I love coming to the and spends as much time as possible markets and eating and drinking here. with her extended family and friends on However given that it’s a port town, the the water in and around Lyttelton Harbour. way the township relates to the port is really poor. There is no clear link between “Lyttelton is a key stepping stone for the two.” accessing Banks Peninsula for me – it’s a beautiful and vastly underrated part of When asked about what would make it New Zealand. It amazes me that so few better- she’s got a list. Cantabrians make the most of what we “Not too much polish. It needs to be still have here right on our back doorstep. Lyttelton but some landscaping would go Stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and a long way. I’d love to see a café right on compared to most places in the world it’s the water and the boat suppliers located so accessible. Anyone with a boat can here rather than in the city. So some sort launch, at any tide, and it’s only a quick of precinct would be great. Christchurch trip through the tunnel. also desperately needs a safe boat ramp that doesn’t get hit by the southerly and a marina so that the bigger yachts can return!”

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We are optimistic that the Port Lyttelton We don’t have all the answers and are Plan will mark a new era of partnership and proactively seeking assistance to further contribute to making the port an asset the develop our ideas. We are particularly interested people of Christchurch can be proud of. to hear what people think about access to the Our planning is now at a point that we are able waterfront in Dampier Bay and what amenities to seek involvement from our stakeholders and you would like to see. the Port Lyttelton Plan is designed to clearly To do this we have established a few different articulate our thinking so far. ways in which you can ask questions and share The plan covers a range of projects, including your ideas. our ideas around re-opening parts of the Inner Harbour/Dampier Bay.

Port Talk Website Send us your Other Port Talk on the corner of Portlytteltonplan.co.nz has thoughts Communication Oxford and London Street will been established. Information Feedback forms can be Given the scale and have LPC staff at advertised about the Port Lyttelton downloaded from the website importance of the Port times throughout the week to Plan is on the site and there and are available to be picked Lyttelton Plan to a wide range answer questions. are interactive components up from Port Talk and from our of stakeholders, the port where we will be asking and Some parts of the Port Talk Chapmans Road reception. will also be providing regular answering questions. updates via different mediums display will be open access Please send the forms (and including but not limited to: so you can get information Assessment of effects reports any supporting information) to: at anytime. and other information that • A hardcopy quarterly may be of interest will be Port Lyttelton Plan Feedback You will also be able to post publication posted here, as well as Lyttelton Port Company questions, feedback and updates on progress. Private Bag 501 • A subscriber digital ideas in a drop box. Lyttelton 8841 newsletter. Please register A full copy of the Port Lyttelton on the Port Lyttelton Plan Plan can be downloaded website or at Port Talk. from the site along with other supporting documents.

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