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Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor update November 2020
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Co-governance approach to red zone land investigated
A new co-governance entity is being investigated for the former residential red zone as Christchurch City Council moves to ensure that mana whenua and the community are involved in deciding its future.
New river pedestrian bridges one step closer to reality
Three pedestrian and cycle bridges crossing the Ōtākaro Avon River are a step closer to reality after the Finance and Performance Committee gave the green light to proceed with their design, procurement and construction.
Red zone land returns to local ownership
Ownership of Christchurch’s former residential red zones has begun transferring from central Government to Christchurch City Council. The start of the transfers was marked with a symbolic hand-over of the renovated former home of acclaimed New Zealand artist Bill Sutton.
Big benefits from flood protection work
A new wetland area with walking tracks for the public to enjoy will be developed as part of flood protection work in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor regeneration area. Work on the project in the Aranui/Bexley area has been accelerated so that construction can get under way next year.
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