Since we last updated you, several key pieces of work have been completed at Lyttelton's Te Nukutai o Tapoa - Naval Point.

Visitors to the area will notice the new waterfront artwork. The 250m long pedestrian walkway has been painted with a blue and yellow artwork developed by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki. 

Seats, planters and fishing pole holders have also been installed in the area.

Stage 2 carpark work complete
Just in time for summer, the second stage of carpark improvements has been completed, increasing the available parking area of the site and improving access to the public boat ramp. Vehicles will now be able to circulate more freely. The windsurf area has also been improved and a new washdown pad installed.

The works have also had a positive impact on water filtration and the water quality in Whakaraupō Harbour.

New pontoons in the New Year
Two floating pontoons will be installed in early February. The pontoons are needed for the SailGP event, set to take place 18 – 19 March, as such they are being co-funded by the Council and SailGP.

The pontoons will remain in place after the event for the boating public, and will provide additional infrastructure to support the busy boat ramp.

SailGP at Naval Point
The Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch event is on 18 – 19 March 2023. The global sailing championship features international teams battling in two days of short, intense races at iconic venues across the globe. 

The event organisers have advised that the public boat ramp at Naval Point, and the boat ramp near Stark's Engineering will be closed 15 March - 22 March 2023 to accommodate the race village set up.

Public parking at Naval Point will also be impacted from 6 – 29 March 2023. No freedom camping will be allowed at Naval Point freedom camping area during this time.

More information about the event can also be found online here.