This section outlines the technical and construction requirements for these projects to make sure the work is designed, approved and built to Council standards, national codes and regulations. For further information, please contact us.
Construction Standard Specifications
Council's technical requirements for the construction of land and asset developments in our city.
Infrastructure Design Standards
Applies to the creation or enhancement of infrastructural assets in Christchurch City.
Approved contractors
Allowed to carry out certain works on assets owned or maintained by Council.
Approved materials
Acceptable materials that can be used in the construction of assets that will be taken over or maintained by Christchurch City Council.
Christchurch City Council Benchmarks
Precise level values for the Council Benchmark Network.
Three waters contractor portal
Apply for permits or induction to access the Council water, stormwater and wastewater sites.
Traffic signal operation and design
Download the CTOC Regional Special Conditions for traffic lights and accompanying CAD templates.
Network Utility Operators
Organisations to notify where there is a possibility that underground services may be affected by your work
Engineering plan acceptance for three waters assets
Engineering plans for vested three waters infrastructure require review and acceptance by Council.
Building Information Management (BIM)
Requirements and templates to enable BIM adoption at Council.
Construction environmental management
Best practice guides and resources to assist contractors avoid environmental harm and ensure compliance.
Authority to access Council owned confined spaces
Authority to access Council services confined spaces is required before you enter any Council owned confined space.
Tenders and contracts
Proposal, tender and contract information for doing business with Council.
Subdivision landscape assets
Landscape assets to be vested in Council require review and acceptance prior to planting, bonding and multiple audit inspections.