Council adopt final draft Central City Plan
The final draft Central City Plan has been unanimously adopted by the City Council.
The Council has spent the last eight months developing the Plan in consultation with the Greater Christchurch community, key stakeholders and partners Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, CERA and ECan.
The Central City Plan provides the framework to guide the redevelopment of the Central City, including more than 70 projects and initiatives to be implemented during the next 10 to 20 years.
The final draft, also known under the CER Act 2011 as the draft Recovery Plan for the CBD, was presented to the Minister for Earthquake Recovery on Wednesday 21 December 2011 for consideration.
The final draft Plan, Changes to the Christchurch City District Plan and Global Stormwater Consent and three volumes of Technical Appendices adopted by Council are below, along with the full Tonkin & Taylor Christchurch Central City Geological Interpretative Report:
Please note that the Christchurch Central City Geological Interpretative Report file is low resolution, therefore some of the graphics might be pixelated. If you require a high resolution file please contact Council on ph. 941 8999.
The information contained in the Christchurch Central City Geological Interpretative Report represents the current view of Tonkin & Taylor which is subject to change (in whole or in part) without notice due to the unpredictable nature of earthquakes or other natural hazard events. Christchurch City Council is not qualified to have any view on the information contained in the report and does not represent or warrant the completeness or accuracy of any information within this report.
Christchurch City Council has no control over and shall not be responsible or in any way liable, to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information, for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies whether arising from negligence or otherwise or for any consequences arising therefrom. Any person or entity wishing to rely on the information is advised to seek such independent advice as may be necessary.
Frequently asked questions
1. The Council has adopted the final draft Central City Plan, so what happens now?
The final draft Central City Plan was presented to the Minister for Earthquake Recovery on Wednesday 21 December 2011 for consideration. At the same time, the Plan (known under the CER Act as the recovery plan for the Christchurch CBD) was notified by Council, on behalf of the Minister, for written public comments.
2. How long did the public have to comment on the Plan?
Written comments on the final draft Plan were made to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) from Wednesday 21 December 2011 until Friday 3 February 2012. Comments on the final Draft Plan (CBD Recovery Plan) are now closed.
3. Where can I access the Plan?
The final draft Plan is available on the Council’s website – www.ccc.govt.nz/centralcityplan
4. Where can I send my comments?
Comments on the final Draft Plan (CBD Recovery Plan) are now closed.
5. What happens now that comments are closed?
The Minister will consider the written comments and will make a decision on the Plan.
6. When will the Minister make a decision on the Plan?
Early in 2012 after considering further written comments on the final draft Plan.
7. What will Council do during the next couple of months until the Minister approves the Plan?
Council will begin preliminary investigation work on the key projects it has made a commitment to build, such as the new Convention Centre and Metro Sports Facility. Other key projects such as the new Central Library; development of the Papawai Ōtakaro riverfront park; greening of Cathedral Square; creating a vibrant Compact CBD; investigating a commuter rail network; and making it easier to people get to and about the Central City will need to be scoped and funded through the normal Long-Term Plan and Annual Plan processes.
Council will also start work on a range of transitional projects to accelerate recovery by attracting residents, business and investment back to the Central City. Much of this work will focus on creating reasons for people to come back to the Central City to see what is happening, such as bringing music, arts and theatre activities to the Central City.
