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Future Christchurch Update Future Christchurch Update e voice of the Canterbury rebuild AUGUST Waimakariri residential red zones – proposed future uses Page 3 Lighting up Christchurch’s grand old clock towers Page 5 Pasifika youth supported Page 7 Taking a look at SCIRT’s underground work to date Pages 8–9 People can now comment on proposals for the future use of residential red zone land in the Waimakariri District, such as that in Kaiapoi (shown in the foreground). Red zone proposals – what do you think? Places for sport and recreation, memorial gardens, and What do you think of these proposals? You have until Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee on rural and business activity are among the proposals 5pm on 1 September 2016 to make a written comment. 1 August, for public release and comment. for the future use of the residential red zones in the Waimakariri District. The Draft Recovery Plan, prepared by Waimakariri You can read more about the Draft Recovery Plan, District Council in consultation with the community, where to view it, and how to have your say, on page 3. These and other proposals are laid out in the Draft was handed to the Minister supporting Greater Waimakariri Residential Red Zone Recovery Plan. Future Christchurch Update August 2016 Future Christchurch Update August 2016 GREATER CHRISTCHURCH GROUP Kelvan Smith Inside: Greater Christchurch Group Director Public invited to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 3 Draft future use plan for Waimakariri comment on Draft It’s great to see so much interest o Ngāi Tahu, Canterbury Earthquake This issue of the Future Christchurch 4–5 Christchurch City and discussion happening around Recovery Authority, and the unit I lead Update also features the latest Council facilities Recovery Plan the region on the future for the – the Greater Christchurch Group. on progress of the Stronger update residential red zones across greater Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Christchurch. With such a large The written comments will Team (SCIRT) – which is repairing People are being encouraged to have a say on a draft 6 Ōtākaro Limited – area of land zoned red due to land be collated and analysed for Christchurch’s damaged roads, bridges plan for the future use of the residential red zones in Victoria Square damage, or risk from cli¨ collapse and consideration by Minister supporting and underground pipes. It’s been a Canterbury’s Waimakariri District. rockfall – and most of that land now Greater Christchurch Regeneration big investment by the taxpayer and 7 Young Cantabrian cleared - there’s a unique opportunity Gerry Brownlee, before he decides ratepayer into making sure water is supports Pasifika to come up with plans that provide a whether or not to approve the plan, reliably ¯owing again from taps, toilets The Draft Waimakariri Residential interim and long-term uses such youth real boost for those areas. or if any changes should be made. are ¯ushing, and roads and bridges can Red Zone Recovery Plan has been as sports elds and recreation be travelled again. To see SCIRT is now presented to the Minister supporting areas, a dog park, memorial A Draft Recovery Plan for the I hope people will take the time to 92 per cent of the way through its Greater Christchurch Regeneration gardens, and business. People Recreation is a key feature of the Draft Plan. 8–9 SCIRT – wastewater Gerry Brownlee, who is now seeking can make comments until 5pm on networks residential red zones in the have a look and o¨er a view. You programme, and on track to complete Waimakariri District is now open for can read more about this process its work by the end of this year, is a written feedback on it. 1 September 2016. written comment by anyone with an and opportunities for commenting real tribute to all involved. “Preparation of this Draft Plan specic shape of any projects Christchurch City 10–11 interest in the future use of those on the page opposite. Regenerate The Draft Recovery Plan (Draft Plan) “What happens with this land has been a complex, thorough and that are mooted in the future. Council areas in Kaiapoi, Kairaki and The Christchurch will lead a separate was prepared by Waimakariri District will play a big part in the future lengthy process,” he says. Detailed planning will require, and Pines Beach. The Draft Waimakariri process when it comes to deciding Council following an extensive process prosperity for the whole Waimakariri benet from, further community involvement,” he says. 12 Land Information New Residential Red Zone Recovery Plan on the future use of the Christchurch of engagement and discussion District and will have impacts right “Balancing the views of di¨erent (outlined in the diagram below). across greater Christchurch, and I communities with the range of Zealand & Canterbury has been produced by Waimakariri city red zones. hope people take the time to have business, cultural, neighbourhood, To read the Draft Waimakariri District Health Board District Council, with support from “Last year I asked the Council to a look and give their thoughts,” Mr social and environmental factors Residential Red Zone Recovery Environment Canterbury, Te Rūnanga produce a Draft Recovery Plan Brownlee says. involved was always going to be Plan, and to give written comments 13 Innovation Precinct for 84 hectares of land in Kaiapoi, challenging.” online, visit dpmc.govt.nz/ Kairaki and The Pines Beach red After the period of public future-use or go to the Greater 14 Environment zoned due to damage caused by feedback closes, the Minister will Mayor Ayers says one of the future Christchurch Regeneration Canterbury the earthquakes. That land is now consider whether to approve the challenges once the Draft Plan has Facebook page. You can also largely owned by the Crown. The Draft Recovery Plan, or if any been considered and, if approved, will comment by emailing 15 Useful contacts CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL proposals in the Draft Plan have amendments should be made. be the balance that needs to be struck [email protected], or on drawn on analysis of hazards and between community expectations, printed forms (that can be posted Karleen Edwards other land issues, and a range of Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers sees timing and available funding. for free) available at libraries and Christchurch City Council Chief Executive public feedback,” says Mr Brownlee. the Draft Plan as a signicant step service centres around greater forward in the regeneration process “Once we have a nalised Plan there Christchurch. What’s Features of the Draft Recovery for the district. is still a long way to go in conrming on... Plan include recommendations for the funding necessary and the As we start the countdown to spring it into one state-of-the-art, two-storey soon be added to the Edmonds Clock is great to see work getting underway building that draws inspiration from Tower on the corner of Oxford Terrace on new community facilities to replace the local landscape. and Madras Street. This means people some of those we lost as a result of will be able to appreciate these two Waimakariri "Let's Do..." – Practical next steps the earthquakes. We’re taking a similar approach in historic landmarks after dark. for the implementation Heathcote and Bishopdale where new of the Recovery Plan. These eagerly anticipated new combined facilities are being built to Shortly we’ll begin repairs on two Back facilities will become important accommodate library services and other important city landmarks – the District Council Page community hubs – places where community meeting spaces. The new New Brighton Library and Pier. The people can come together to share Heathcote Community Centre should pier is likely to be closed for a period knowledge and experiences and to be open by the end of the year and the of between 12 and 18 months but we (WDC) Draft celebrate community events. Bishopdale facility by the middle of hope to have the library re-opened in AUGUST 2016 Publishing details next year. early 2017. ONWARDS Where possible we are bringing 1 AUGUST 2016 G Recovery Plan OIN The Minister will invite written community facilities that were once While it is exciting to see progress WDC presented the Dra D This publication is jointly comments. Aer consideration of Recovery Plan to the NE produced by Christchurch housed in separate locations together being made on new facilities, it is also DO comments, the Minister will make Minister supporting Greater City Council and Greater under one roof so that we create a pleasing to see some of the city’s a decision about the Dra process Christchurch Regeneration. Christchurch Group. synergy and get the best bang for heritage structures being celebrated. Recovery Plan. our buck. In Sumner, for example, this Feature lighting has recently been For editorial queries: editor@ means bringing together the library, added to the Diamond Jubilee Clock futurechristchurchupdate.co.nz the community centre and museum Tower on Victoria Street and will 68 APRIL 2016 E APRILJULY 2016 DON WDC held public hearings on the The Hearing Panel considered all comments For delivery queries: delivery@ E preliminary Dra Recovery Plan. DON received and made recommendations to Council. futurechristchurchupdate.co.nz Council adopted the recommendations and then prepared the Dra Recovery Plan. Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) progress ISSN NE 5 FEBRUARY4 MARCH 2016 This work is licensed under the NOVEMBERDECEMBER 2015 DO E “Let’s Plan” – WDC asked for Creative Commons Attribution WDC considered feedback and developed DON comments on the preliminary 3.0 New Zealand licence. a preliminary Draft Recovery Plan. Dra Recovery Plan. This publication is produced in of the way Contact details: a way that allows for maximum 3 SEPTEMBER through waimakariri.govt.nz recovery and recycling of 2015 the entire 03 311 8900 materials, signicantly The SCIRT programme will be The Minister for Canterbury E ONE DON 330 OCTOBER 2015 reducing energy use, SCIRT work Earthquake Recovery D “Let’s Discuss” – WDC asked for comments on an [email protected] air and water completed in December 2016 directed the Waimakariri programme overview of thoughts from Canvas in light of District Council (WDC) to emissions.
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