Category Archives: Infrastructure

Works Notice – Rutland Street

Rutland Street Work Notice 16 April 2012

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Works Notice Update – Wastewater repair, Purchas Street, St Albans

April 3 2012 We are making progress replacing the wastewater pipes on Purchas Street and we would like to update you on our progress as well as provide you with information about the temporary traffic management we have in place … Continue reading

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CHANGE TO THE ROAD RULES

At 5am on Sunday 25th  March two of the give way rules are changing to make our roads safer. Check out www.giveway.govt.nz for more information. Perhaps try the quiz http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/around-nz/new-rule-quiz.html

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SCIRT is gathering information about the condition of the underground infrastructure

Investigations – piecing together the damage – SCIRT We can all see the earthquake damaged roads and bridges when we drive around the city. What we can’t see is what impact the earthquake has had under our roads. To ensure … Continue reading

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Smoother access to key services

SCIRT Update 3-2-2012 We understand that the city’s damaged roads and footpaths can be frustrating to travel along at the moment. People just want to be able to go about their day to day business without having to struggle with … Continue reading

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Grey Water recycling an option for gardeners

The Press.  4-2-2012 An engineer who moved to Christchurch for the earthquake rebuild is hoping household water recycling will become a fixture of the recovery. Steven Roberts, of Watersmart, installs systems to recycle grey water – from showers, washing machines … Continue reading

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Local major infrastructure works underway

City Council infrastructure  repair works started this month include wastewater repairs in: Papanui Road –  Papanui  (three weeks work) Other major ongoing repairs include: Shirley Road   –  Shirley – wastewater repairs

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Transition from Civil Defence to CERA

As the Civil Defence emergency comes to a close, earthquake response and recovery functions will be transitioned out of the EOC and moving forward, many of the key roles and responsibilities will be shared between the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), the Christchurch City … Continue reading

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Cycle Initiatives

Civil Defence has approved a number of cycle initiatives aimed at improving conditions for cyclists and encouraging cycle movement across the city. Cycle initiatives have been approved for routes to key destinations or linking existing cycle routes across the city and include: 1.    … Continue reading

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What happens if the land my home is on is damaged?

Home › Frequently Asked Questions › Damage and repairs What happens if the land my home is on is damaged? Standard cover is for the land under your home, the land within 8 metres of your home, and the land of the … Continue reading

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