Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor update
February 2023

Public consultation begins on proposed Avon Park revamp

Another corner of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) is a step closer to being transformed, with public consultation to redevelop Avon Park beginning today.

The Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on its plans to turn Avon Park’s lower terrace into a naturalised wetland, upgrade the playground facilities, allow space for the City to Sea Pathway to run through the park, and looking to formally stop Avonside Drive between Kerrs Road and Wainoni Road.

Have you seen our new website yet?

Late last year we launched a new OARC-specific 'mini site' on the Council's website, which allows us to share a lot more information and keep you updated with our current and upcoming projects. 

These projects include:

• Redeveloping Avon Park to incorporate the City to Sea Pathway, establish wetlands on the lower terrace and improve recreational facilities on the upper terrace, as described above.

• Planning the City to Sea Pathway that largely follows the river from Fitzgerald Avenue to Pages Road bridge.

• Changes to Kerrs Reach by relocating the flatwater sports facilities across the river and building a riverside landing at Porritt Park.

• Establishing Bexley Wetland - improving the stopbanks, stormwater treatment and creating an estuarine wetland at Bexley (between Pages Road and Bridge Street).

In the coming months we'll be able to share much more information about these projects, but you can check out some concept images and find out a bit more of what we're planning by clicking the button below. 

In the meantime, bookmark ccc.govt.nz/oarc to stay up-to-date.