Naval Point – Te Nukutai o Tapoa Development Update

Redeveloped Lyttelton Recreation Grounds up and running

A major revamp of the Lyttelton Recreation Grounds is finishing up.

The $2 million project involved building a new change pavilion, upgrading the grass sports fields, creating new sports courts and an artificial turf training ground.

The new features have opened up in stages over the last few months.

The new change pavilion opened in April and has already been well used by local teams.

The basketball-futsal court features an artwork created by Ngāti Wheke artist and carver Caine Tauwhare. The work is based upon a traditional carving design known as ponahi (spiral). 

Some temporary line markings have been painted on the netball court so it can be used this season. The final artwork will be added later in the year, when the weather allows.

The artificial turf training grounds have also been up and running since April.

The rugby and football fields are also finished.

Minor landscaping and civil works will continue into spring, and plans are in the works for an official opening event later in the year.

Next steps for Naval Point redevelopment

As the Lyttelton Recreation Grounds revamp wraps up, plans are underway for the next phase of the Naval Point – Te Nukutai o Tapoa redevelopment project.

An information session is being held on 29 July at 6pm at the Lyttelton Recreation Centre (25 Winchester Street) to update the community and stakeholder groups on the next steps.

The meeting is a joint venture between Whakaraupō Recreation Inc (WRI) and Christchurch City Council.

WRI will present their plans for shared facilities, storage and space for 18 different sport and recreation clubs based at Naval Point.

Council staff will also provide an update on plans for the redevelopment of the western area of Naval Point – Te Nukutai o Tapoa.

This will include an updated design for the marine and waterside facilities, which includes the public ramp and hand launch ramp.

The Council is also working with the Scouts to develop a play area near their den and developing plans for the remaining section of the jetty at the Magazine Bay Marina.