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Construction requirements

Work to construct new infrastructure and land developments that will be owned or maintained by Council must comply with strict guidelines. This includes projects relating lighting, roading, water, wastewater and surface water systems.

This section outlines the technical and construction requirements for these projects to make sure the work will be designed, approved and built to Council standards, national codes and regulations.

For further information, please contact our City Environment, Asset Management Team on (03) 941 8999 or email css@ccc.govt.nz.

Construction Standard Specifications (CSS)

Council's technical requirements for the construction of land and asset developments in our city.

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Temporary traffic management
Pipeline CCTV inspections
Working on the Legal Road

Infrastructure Design Standards (IDS)

Applies to the creation or enhancement of infrastructural assets in Christchurch City.

Download the IDS
Pumping station design specifications
Guidance for the selection of water supply pipes
Water Supply Design Specifications
As-built requirements
RAMM and Costing Requirements
Waterways, wetlands and drainage design
As-built data portal

Construction environmental management

Best practice guides and resources to assist contractors avoid environmental harm and ensure compliance.

Engineering plan acceptance for three waters assets

Engineering plans for vested three waters infrastructure require review and acceptance by Council.

Subscribe to CSS and IDS notifications

Subscribe to updates on Construction Standard Specifications (CSS), Infrastructure Design Standard (IDS) and Approved Materials List.

Approved materials list

Acceptable materials that can be used in the construction of assets that will be taken over or maintained by Christchurch City Council.

Search approved materials list
Streetlighting materials
Updating the approved materials list
Recycled crushed concrete
Design memos

Approved contractors

Allowed to carry out certain works on assets owned or maintained by Council.

Chlorination contractors
Drainlayers
Polyethylene (PE) pressure testers
Polyethylene (PE) welders
Pre-qualified roading contractors
Three waters physical works panel contractors
Water supply installers

Tenders and contracts

We use the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) as the online system for publishing Council tender opportunities.

Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS)

Permit to work

Apply for a Permit to Work before starting works on the water supply and wastewater networks.

Permit to enter

A permit to enter is required before accessing Council water, stormwater and wastewater sites.

Christchurch City Council Benchmarks

Precise level values for the Christchurch City Council Benchmark Network.

Subscribe to benchmark network notices

Network Utility Operators

Organisations to notify where there is a possibility that underground services may be affected by your work

Authority to access Council owned confined spaces

Authority to access Council services confined spaces is required before you enter any Council owned confined space.

Traffic signal operation and design