Agenda of Council - Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1375222
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Ann Tomlinson, Project Manager Krystle Anderson, Senior Engagement Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Brent Smith, General Manager City Infrastructure

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is for the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board to consider the Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements scheme design following community consultation. This will allow the project to proceed to detailed design and construction.

1.2 Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements is a component of the Colombo Street, Somerfield Street and Selwyn Street project within the Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham Christchurch Regeneration Acceleration Facility (CRAF) programme.

1.3 The report has been written to address cyclist and pedestrian safety at the Strickland Street/Somerfield Street intersection.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements Report.

2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by the small number of affected residents and businesses, the low impact the proposed changes would have on residents and businesses and that the project is CRAF funded.

3. Makes the following recommendations required for the implementation of the project, including any traffic controls and /or stopping restrictions, relying on its powers under the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 and Part 21 of the Local Government Act 1974.

4. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls or parking and stopping restrictions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls or parking and stopping restrictions described in recommendations 5 – 10 below.

5. Approves all kerb alignments, traffic calming devices, road surface treatments, signage and road markings on Somerfield Street, commencing at its intersection with Strickland Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 20 metres as detailed on plan TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

6. Approves all kerb alignments, traffic calming devices, road surface treatments, signage and road markings on Strickland Street, commencing at its intersection with Colombo Street and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 60 metres as detailed on plan TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

7. Approves that, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times on the south-western side of Strickland Street commencing at its intersection with Somerfield Street and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 26 metres as detailed on plan TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

8. Approves that, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times on the south-eastern side of Somerfield Street, commencing at its intersection with Strickland Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 20 metres as detailed on plan TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

9. Approves that, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times on the north-western side of Somerfield Street commencing at its intersection with Strickland Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 20 metres as detailed on plan TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

10. Approves that in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 that the Somerfield Street approach to its intersection with Strickland Street be controlled by a Give Way.

11. Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road marking that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board recommend that Council:

12. Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of northwest bound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south west side of Strickland Street, commencing at its intersection with Colombo Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 60 metres as detailed on plan TP TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

13. Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of southwest bound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southeast side of Somerfield Street, commencing at a point 5 metres southwest of its intersection with Strickland Street, and extending in an south westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres as detailed on plan TP TP365001, dated 07.08.2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 In August 2022, staff presented a package of improvements to the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere and Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board (Agenda, Item 5). The Community Boards jointly approved a number of projects for the Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF programme (Minutes, Item 5) which included a package of improvements for Colombo Street, Somerfield Street and Selwyn Street.

3.2 The Community Boards requested staff to look at implementing appropriate safety improvements at the Colombo Street/Strickland Street/Somerfield Street intersection. A number of options have been presented to, and workshopped with, the Community Board and key stakeholders.

3.3 Because of the extensive work done with the Board and key affected stakeholders, only two options are presented in this report: do nothing; and improved pedestrian and cycle facilities.

3.4 The recommended option is to install improved pedestrian and cycle facilities, as shown on Attachment A, and summarised below:

· Add tactile pavers and speed humps to the crossing on Somerfield Street at the Strickland Street intersection

· Add a small section of cycle lane with a narrow median on Strickland Street from Colombo Street intersection to Somerfield Street. This will slow left turning vehicles from Colombo Street into Somerfield Street and prevent vehicles from cutting into the cycle lane.

· Extend the kerb buildout in front of Moon Under Water to slow cars around the left hand turns.

· Reconfigure the Moon Under Water’s lease area for outdoor dining and fencing to improve pedestrian visibility. This would make their outdoor seating area larger and all in one place and provide more space for the footpath and crossing area.

· Add green paint to the existing cycle lanes to identify conflict points.

· Add a narrow central median on Strickland Street to prevent cars turning too early when turning right from Strickland Street into Somerfield Street.

· Add no stopping restrictions outside 1/141 Strickland Street to improve visibility.

· Add new landscaping and cycle stands.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

CRAF Funding

4.1 CRAF is a funding package from the Treasury for transport projects in Christchurch. The CRAF investment in roading and transport improvements will address condition, safety and access issues. It will act as a catalyst towards the development of a high-quality, safe and reliable transport network.

4.2 Improving safety on local roads in Christchurch is a priority for the Council. Providing safe and key infrastructure is key to ensure people get to where they are going safely, irrespective of their mode of transport.

4.3 The Board identified their key priorities for CRAF budgets in their area, which included the Strickland Street/Somerfield Street intersection.

Network Context

4.4 Strickland Street and Somerfield Street are both classified as primary collector roads, and act as key links between the city, and suburbs within Christchurch south.

4.4.1 Strickland Street is also a busy cycle connection from the south of the city connecting the Quarrymans Trail MCR to the city.

4.4.2 The future Southern Lights cycleway is proposed for Strickland Street connecting Quarrymans Trail with the cycleway on Tennyson Street. These changes have been developed in conjunction with early design optioneering for the Major Cycleway route.

4.5 Traffic counts for all modes taken during peak periods show:

Table 1 - Peak Time Traffic Counts 2024

Location	8am-9am	1pm – 2pm	4.45pm-5.45pm
Left turn from Colombo St to Strickland St	285	144	131
Left turn from Colombo St to Somerfield St	174	70	175
Right turn from Somerfield St to Strickland St (heading south on Colombo St)	82	70	31
Right turn from Somerfield St to Strickland St (heading north on Colombo St)	55	46	23
Left turn from Somerfield St to Strickland St	158	37	63
Right turn from Strickland St to Somerfield St	54	42	58
Right turn from Strickland St to Colombo St	206	145	331
Left turn from Strickland St to Colombo St	43	12	25

4.6 The intersection is within the Beckenham Village which includes a number of dining facilities, which can generate a lot of pedestrian movements.

4.6.1 It has been noted that Moon Under Water, located near this intersection, can generate a large number of cyclists visiting their venue.

4.7 Students from a number of local schools also travel through the intersection

4.7.1 Within a kilometre there are 4 primary schools, and 1 intermediate school

4.7.2 Cashmere High School sits just over a kilometre from here, with a catchment that extends well beyond the intersection

Crash History

4.8 One crash has been reported at the Somerfield Street/Strickland Street intersection within the five-year period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024. This was a minor injury crash involving a vehicle turning right from Somerfield Street failing to give way to a northbound cyclist on Strickland Street.

4.8.1 A further minor injury crash was reported in July 2025, this was identified as a turning crash involving a vehicle turning left from Somerfield Street who hit a northbound cyclist when moving forward to check for oncoming traffic on Strickland Street.

4.9 An additional six vehicle only crashes were reported within 50 metres of the intersection over this five-year period.

4.9.1 This includes one non-injury rear end crash on Somerfield Street approach involving a vehicle slowing to enter an on-street car park.

4.9.2 The remaining five crashes were located at the Colombo Street/Strickland Street signalised intersection or immediate approaches. These included one serious injury loss of control crash, two minor injury turning crashes, one non-injury crash involving a parked vehicle, and one non-injury crash involving a vehicle entering a driveway.

Safety Issues

4.10 A number of safety issues with the intersection have been raised

4.10.1 Visibility: There is poor visibility for pedestrians crossing Somerfield Street near Moon Under Water due to the layout of the outdoor seating area and the kerb location.

4.10.2 Stacking space: Insufficient space for vehicles to turn right from Somerfield Street into Strickland Street, often blocking the “KEEP CLEAR” box at peak/afternoon times making it unclear and dangerous for cyclists.

4.10.3 Speed into the intersection: Left turning vehicles from Colombo Street onto Strickland Street and Somerfield Street cut off cyclists, enter too quickly and there is a blind spot masked by the current fencing in place for Moon Under Water.

4.10.4 Clarity of priorities: General road markings for cyclists are disjointed, unclear, and narrow. There is no indication of cycle movement, mainly through the intersection. Cycle lane markings are white only and cease for the “Keep Clear” zone.

4.10.5 Illegal movements: A moderate number of drivers are undertaking a right turn from Strickland Street into Somerfield Street early, driving up the northbound lane.

4.11 The following related information session/workshops have taken place for the members of the meeting:

Date	Subject
12 August 2022	Confirmation of Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham Christchurch Regeneration Acceleration Facility (CRAF) programme https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2022/08/JLSB_20220812_AGN_8150_AT.PDF
29 August 2024	Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF – project update https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2024/08/ISWS_20240829_AGN_10060_AT.PDF
26 June 2025	Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF – project update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh7z9yWhPWQ

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.12 The following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:

4.12.1 Option 1 – Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements as shown in Attachment A.

4.12.2 Option 2 – Do nothing.

4.13 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.13.1 Removal of the right turn from Somerfield Street to Strickland Street via a shifted pedestrian island and solid median on Strickland Street - while queuing on Somerfield Street at the Strickland Street intersection would potentially be improved, modelling also suggests that there would be negative impacts with additional traffic on smaller local streets eg Boon Street and Devon Street. Cyclists would need to dismount and cross Somerfield Street crossing on foot to access Beckenham Village. Crash history shows just one crash involving a right turn from Somerfield Street into Strickland Street. The proposed speed humps will provide additional safety at the intersection.

4.13.2 Restrict both right and left turns from Somerfield Street to Strickland Street by reducing to a single lane for both turning movements at the intersection, via a shifted pedestrian refuge on Somerfield Street - while queuing on Somerfield Street at the Strickland Street intersection would potentially be improved, modelling also suggests that there would be negative impacts with additional traffic on smaller local streets eg Baretta Street and Leitch Street, also Selwyn Street. Right-turning traffic could potentially impede left-turning traffic from Somerfield Street. Crash history shows two crashes from Somerfield Street into Strickland Street, one a left turn crash and the other a right turn crash. The proposed speed humps will provide additional safety at the intersection.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.14 Preferred Option: Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements

4.14.1 Option Description: Safety improvements including small section of separated cycleway, green paint at conflict points of existing cycle lanes, speed humps on both approaches to crossing point on Somerfield Street, new tactile pavers, narrow central median on Strickland Street to prevent cars turning early, new no stopping to improve visibility, new cycle stands and landscaping, reconfiguration and new kerb buildouts near Moon Under Water which will improve sightlines for pedestrians.

4.14.2 Option Advantages

· Improves the safety of cyclists turning left into Strickland Street from Colombo Street.

· Slows vehicles entering Strickland Street and Somerfield Street be extending the kerb buildout.

· Improved pedestrian safety on Somerfield Street with the addition of speed humps and tactile pavers, and improved visibility with the reconfiguration of the Moon Under Water lease area.

· New median island preventing cars turning early from Strickland Street into Somerfield Street when heading south.

· Clearly marked cycle lanes at conflict points.

· New cycle stands for a high use cyclist area.

· Improved landscaping.

4.14.3 Option Disadvantages

· Loss of three carparks.

· Money could be spent on other projects.

4.15 Do Nothing

4.15.1 Option Description: Existing layout remains with no improvements for pedestrians or cyclists.

4.15.2 Option Advantages

· Funding can be spent on other projects within the programme.

· No parking removal.

4.15.3 Option Disadvantages

· Does not meet project objectives.

· No improved crossing facilities for pedestrians on Somerfield Street.

· No safe cycle facilities.

· No improved landscape.

· No additional cycle stands.

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option 1	Option 2 – Do nothing
Cost to Implement	$300,000	N/A
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	Covered by existing maintenance contract – small saving with landscaping replacing lawn areas that no longer need mowing	Covered by existing maintenance contract
Funding Source	LTP Budget 73818 – Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF – Colombo Street, Somerfield Street, Selwyn Street improvements	N/A
Funding Availability	Funds are available	Funds are available
Impact on Rates	Nil*	N/A

*This project is funded from the Christchurch Regeneration Acceleration Fund and does not impact on rates

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

6.1 None identified above BAU.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.2 Statutory and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:

6.2.1 The Community Boards have delegated authority from Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations. The list of delegations for the Community Boards include the resolution of stopping and traffic control devices.

6.2.2 The installation of any signs and/or marking associated with traffic control devices muse comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

6.2.3 Part 1, Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to install parking or stopping restrictions by resolution.

6.3 Other Legal Implications:

6.3.1 There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.4 The required decisions:

6.4.1 Align with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework.

6.4.2 Are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy 2019. The level of significance was determined by the low number of people affected and/or with an interest, limited benefits/opportunities and costs/risks to Council, and modest level of community influence.

6.5 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):

6.6 Transport

6.6.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.5.1 Limit deaths and serious injury crashes per capita for cyclists and pedestrians - <=12 crashes per 100,000 residents

· Level of Service: 10.5.3 More people are choosing to travel by cycling - >=13,000 average daily cyclist detections

· Level of Service: 10.5.42 Increase the infrastructure provision for active and public modes - >= 635 kilometres (total combined length)

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.7 Early engagement with residents and businesses started in May 2024.

6.8 Feedback was provided by 10 businesses and organisations and 40 individuals.
Visibility, vehicle speed, congestion, and safety for people walking and biking were key things the community wanted to see addressed.

6.9 The early feedback was presented to the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board on 24 October 2024.

6.10 Early feedback shaped the draft plan. Consultation on the draft plan started on 11 July and ran until 3 August 2025.

6.11 Project details including links to the Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk webpage were advertised via:

· An email sent to 66 key stakeholders, including previous submitters.

· A post in the local community Facebook page.

· Signs around the intersection.

· A flyer to properties near the intersection.

6.12 The Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk page had 1,182 views throughout the consultation period.

6.13 Staff met with Moon Under Water in early July to discuss the reconfiguration of their lease area and the wider plan. They supported the plan.

6.14 Staff met with representatives of the Somerfield Residents Association on 5 August to discuss the plan and answer questions.

Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga

6.15 Submissions were made by four recognised organisations, two businesses and 66 individuals. All submissions are available on our Kōrero mai webpage.

6.16 Overall, the majority of submitters supported (44, 61%), or somewhat supported the plan (24, 34%). Three submitters did not support the plan, and one said they weren’t sure or didn’t know.

6.17 Key things submitters liked about the plan:

· General support for safety improvements (27)

· Cycling improvements (13)

· Cycle parking (9)

· Cycle median (9)

· Median on Somerfield St (9)

· Speed bumps (7)

· No stopping restrictions on Strickland Street near 1/141 Somerfield Street (4)

6.18 Key things submitters didn’t like about the plan:

· Speed bumps (8) - although one submitter said they would be ok with a raised platform instead

· Cycle median/lane - would prefer cyclists take the lane (3)

· Overall unnecessary/waste of money (2)

6.19 Key things requested by submitters:

· The right hand turns into or out of Somerfield Street should be banned (5)

· Requests for more no stopping restrictions – various locations (3)

6.20 The following changes have been made as a result of consultation feedback:

· Extension of no stopping restrictions on Strickland Street near 1/141 Somerfield Street

· Extension of the green cycle paint on Strickland Street (up to the Keep Clear sign)

· New green cycle paint on the existing Colombo Street cycle lane

· Addition of sharrows on Somerfield Street nearing the intersection

6.21 The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

6.21.1 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.22 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.23 The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.24 The decisions in this report are likely to:

6.24.1 Contribute neutrally to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

6.24.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

6.25 This is a minor scheme and is therefore unlikely to have a significant impact, however, it is expected to support the use of active modes by providing safer pedestrian and cyclist facilities at an intersection where concerns have previously been raised.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 If approved staff will progress the scheme to detailed design and construction.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a	SSWB CRAF - Somerfield St/Strickland St plan for approval	25/1529733

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Ann Tomlinson - Project Manager

Krystle Anderson - Senior Engagement Advisor

Approved By

Matt Goldring - Transport Team Leader Project Management

Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport

7. Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street.
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1263137
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Katie Smith, Transport Project Manager Sharon O’Neil, Programme Manager Transport Capital Projects
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Brent Smith, General Manager City Infrastructure

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval of the detailed traffic resolutions for the Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street) Stage 2B project, seek approval to undertake further investigations for the detailed design from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road and approval of the recommended project budget allocations.

1.2 This report has been written to meet two previous Council decisions:

1.2.1 Council approved the Hearings Panel recommendations Minutes of Council - Thursday, 7 July 2022, with a resolution that “the detailed traffic resolutions required for the implementation of the project are brought back to Council for approval at the end of the detailed design phase, prior to the beginning of construction”

1.2.2 During Annual Plan FY26, the Council resolved to bring forward Stage 2B to commence in FY26.

1.3 Delegations for approving this project lie with Council. The Lincoln Road Passenger Transport project (Wrights to Curletts) was classified as a project of Metropolitan Significance at the Council meeting of 13 August 2020.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street. Report.

2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The project has been deemed of Metropolitan Significance.

3. Approves the reallocation of funds to #917 Lincoln Road (Curletts to Wrights) from the following projects:

a. $1.8 million: #66294 Public Transport CRAF - Bus Priority, Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue to Wrights Road).

b. $1.5 million: #65814 Programme - Public Transport Network Improvements (CRAF).

c. $2.2 million: #73854 Programme – PT Futures.

4. Approves that staff revisit the scheme design for Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road), to achieve peak time bus lanes in both directions and report back to the Council with details of discussions with Mana Whenua, and for approval of the detailed design, detailed traffic resolutions and budget allocation.

5. Approves staff progress to construction the section of the Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street).

6. Makes the following resolutions required for the implementation of the project, including any kerb alignments, traffic controls and/or parking/ stopping restrictions relying on its powers under the Christchurch City Council Traffic and parking Bylaw 2017 and Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

7. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls, parking and stopping restrictions made pursuant to any Bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls, special vehicle lanes, parking and stopping restrictions described in recommendations 8 - 47 below.

Detailed Traffic Resolutions

8. Approves all kerb alignments, islands, paths, road surface treatments, traffic controls, signage and road markings on Lincoln Road, commencing at its intersection with Annex Road and extending in a north-easterly direction until its intersection with Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

9. Approves all kerb alignments, islands, paths, road surface treatments, traffic controls, signage and road markings on Annex Road, commencing at its intersection with Halswell Road/Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 16 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

10. Approves all kerb alignments, road surface treatments, traffic controls, signage and road markings on the Private Lane leading to Hillmorton Hospital, commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

11. Approves all kerb alignments, islands, paths, road surface treatments, traffic controls, signage and road markings on Sylvan Street commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 41 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

12. Approves all kerb alignments, paths, road surface treatments, traffic controls, signage and road markings on Torrens Road commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 25 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

13. Approves all kerb alignments, islands, paths, road surface treatments, traffic controls, signage and road markings on Domain Terrace commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 28 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

Lincoln Road – Annex Road to Wrights Road and Lyttelton Street - Special Vehicle Lanes

14. Approves that in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017,that the path on the southeastern side of Lincoln Road, commencing at its intersection with Domain Terrace, and extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of 50 metres be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, and as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

15. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of north east bound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the north west side of Lincoln Road, commencing at its intersection with Annex Road/Halswell Road and extending in a north easterly direction to a point 43 metres north east of its intersection with Torrens Road, as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A. This special vehicle lane is to apply Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 9:00am.

16. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of north east bound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the north west side of Lincoln Road, commencing at a point 43 metres north east of its intersection with Torrens Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction up to its intersection with Wrights Road, as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

17. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of south-westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be established on the southeast side of Lincoln Road, commencing at intersection with Lyttleton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 105 metres, as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

18. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of south westbound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be established on the southeast side of Lincoln Road, commencing at a point 105 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttleton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction until its intersection with Halswell Road/Annex Road, as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A. This special vehicle lane is to apply Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

19. Approves that in accordance with Section 11.4(5) of the Land Transport Rule – Traffic Control Devices: 2004, that a signalised crossing be installed on Lincoln Road, located approximately 43 metres southwest from its intersection with Domain Terrace, as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A. This signalised crossing is for the use by the classes of road user as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

Lincoln Road – Traffic controls –No U Turns

20. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (b) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that any vehicle be prohibited from facing or travelling in a north-easterly direction to facing or travelling in the opposite direction (performing a U-turn) on Lincoln Road, at its intersection with Sylvan Street as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

21. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (b) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that any vehicle be prohibited from facing or travelling in a south-westerly direction to facing or travelling in the opposite direction (performing a U-turn) on Lincoln Road, at its intersection with Torrens Road as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

22. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (b) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that any vehicle facing or travelling in a south-westerly direction on Lincoln Road, be prohibited from facing or travelling in the opposite direction (performing a U-turn), from a point approximately 140 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street to a point 156 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

23. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (b) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that any vehicle facing or travelling in a south-westerly direction on Lincoln Road, be prohibited from facing or travelling in the opposite direction (performing a U-turn), from a point approximately 122 metres southwest of its intersection with Domain Terrace to a point 141 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

24. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (b) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that any vehicle facing or travelling in a south-westerly direction on Lincoln Road, be prohibited from facing or travelling in the opposite direction (performing a U-turn), from a point approximately 42 metres southwest of its intersection with Domain Terrace as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

25. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (b) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that any vehicle facing or travelling in a north-easterly direction on Lincoln Road, be prohibited from facing or travelling in the opposite direction (performing a U-turn), from a point approximately 147 metres northeast of its intersection with Annex Road as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

Lincoln Road – Annex Road to Wrights Road / Lyttelton Street - Stopping Restrictions.

26. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

a) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at its intersection with Halswell Road/Annex Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 41 metres.

b) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 94 metres northeast of its intersection with Halswell Road/Annex Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 11 metres.

c) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point approximately 119 metres northeast of its intersection with Halswell Road/Annex Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 81 metres.

d) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at its intersection with the Private Lane (Hillmorton Hospital entrance) and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 44 metres.

e) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 111.5 metres northeast of its intersection with the Private Lane (Hillmorton Hospital entrance) and extending in a north-easterly direction until its intersection with Sylvan Street.

f) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at its intersection with Sylvan Street and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of eight metres.

g) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 22 metres northeast of its intersection with Sylvan Street and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 35 metres.

h) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 95 metres northeast of its intersection with Sylvan Street and extending in a north-easterly direction up to its intersection with Torrens Road.

i) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at its intersection with Torrens Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 29 metres.

j) On the northwest side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 43 metres northeast of its intersection with Torrens Road and extending in a north-easterly direction up to its intersection with Wrights Road.

k) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 67 metres.

l) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 81 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 112 metres.

m) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 213.5 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 67.5 metres

n) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 295 meters southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 21 metres.

o) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 330 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 25 metres.

p) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 369 metres southwest of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south-westerly direction up to its intersection with Domain Terrace.

q) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at its intersection with Domain Terrace and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres.

r) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 26 metres southwest of its intersection with Domain Terrace and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 59 metres.

s) On the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 99 metres southwest of its intersection with Domain Terrace and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 125 metres.

Lincoln Road – Annex Road to Wrights Road and Lyttelton Street – Bus stops

27. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that a bus stop be installed, on the north west side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 105 metres north east of its intersection with Halswell Road/Annex Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for 14 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

28. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that a bus stop be installed, on the north west side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 8 metres north east of its intersection with Sylvan Street and extending in a north-easterly direction for 14 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

29. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that a bus stop be installed, on the north west side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 29 metres north east of its intersection with Torrens Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for 14 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

30. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that a bus stop be installed, on the south east side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 67 metres south west of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south westerly direction for 14 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

31. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that a bus stop be installed, on the south east side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point 281 metres south west of its intersection with Lyttelton Street and extending in a south westerly direction for 14 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

32. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Bus Stop be installed on the southeast side of Lincoln Road commencing at a point approximately 85 metres southwest of its intersection with Domain Terrace and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

Lincoln Road – Annex Road to Wrights Road and Lyttelton Street – Parking restrictions – P120

33. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes on the northwest side of Lincoln Road, commencing at point 253 metres northeast of its intersection with Annex Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 38 metres. This restriction is to apply Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm and to apply Saturday to Sunday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

34. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes on the southeast side of Lincoln Road, commencing at point 14 metres southwest of its intersection with Domain Terrace, and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 12 metres. This restriction is to apply Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm and to apply Saturday to Sunday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Lincoln Road – Annex Road to Wrights Road and Lyttelton Street – Parking restrictions – P60

35. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 60 minutes on the northwest side of Lincoln Road, commencing at point 299 metres northeast of its intersection with Annex Road, and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 21 metres. This restriction is to apply Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm and to apply Saturday to Sunday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Annex Road – Road layout, Parking and Stopping Restrictions

36. Approves that, in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the south-eastern approach of Annex Road at its intersection with Lincoln Road / Halswell Road be controlled by a Give Way control as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

37. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that, the Annex Road south eastern approach, right turn into Halswell Road, be prohibited as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

38. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

a) On the southwest side of Annex Road commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 38 metres.

b) On the northeast side of Annex Road commencing at a point 27 metres northwest of its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a south-easterly direction until its intersection with Lincoln Road.

Hillmorton Hospital Private Lane

39. Approves that, in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the south-eastern approach of the Hillmorton Hospital Private Lane at its intersection with Lincoln Road be controlled by a Give Way control as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

40. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

a) On the southwest side of the Hillmorton Hospital Private Lane, commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 10 metres.

b) On the northeast side of the Hillmorton Hospital Private Lane, commencing at a point 15 metres northwest of its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a south-easterly direction until its intersection with Lincoln Road.

Sylvan Street – Traffic Control and Parking and Stopping Restrictions

41. Approves that, in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the south-eastern approach of Sylvan Street at its intersection with Lincoln Road be controlled by a Give Way control as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

42. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

a) On the southwest side of Sylvan Street, commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 36 metres.

b) On the northeast side of Sylvan Street, commencing at a point approximately 41 metres northwest of its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a south-easterly direction until its intersection with Lincoln Road.

Torrens Road – Traffic Controls and Parking and Stopping Restrictions

43. Approves that, in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the south-eastern approach of Torrens Road at its intersection with Lincoln Road be controlled by a Give Way control as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

44. Approves that in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the Torrens Road south eastern approach, right turn into Lincoln Road, be prohibited as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

45. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

a) On the southwest side of Torrens Road commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in north-westerly direction for a distance of 24 metres.

b) On the northeast side of Torrens Road commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 11 metres.

Domain Terrace – Road layout, Traffic Controls, Parking and Stopping Restrictions

46. Approves that, in accordance with Section 4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, the northwestern approach of Domain Terrace at its intersection with Lincoln Road be controlled by a Give Way control as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

47. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times as detailed in plan TG146602, dated 21/8/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

a) On the northeast side of Domain Terrace commencing at its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in south-easterly direction for a distance of 26 metres.

b) On the southwest side of Domain Terrace commencing at a point approximately 26 metres south east of its intersection with Lincoln Road and extending in north westerly direction until its intersection with Lincoln Road.

General approval

48. Approves that these resolutions 8 - 47 take effect when parking signage and/or road marking that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 The Lincoln Road bus priority project scheme design was approved by the Council on 7 July 2022 following a hearings panel process. This included both:

· Stage 2A from Whiteleigh Avenue/Barrington Street to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street, and;

· Stage 2B from Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street to Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road.

3.1.2 The Council resolved that the detailed traffic resolutions required for the implementation of the project are brought back to Council for approval at the end of the detailed design phase, prior to the commencement of construction.

3.2 The Council, during its Annual Plan deliberations in June 2025, directed staff to progress the construction of Stage 2B starting in financial year 2025/26, and to defer the construction of Stage 2A.

3.3 Due to difficulties purchasing all the necessary properties on the south side of Halswell Road, plus cost pressures associated with widening the culvert and relocating the substation in this location, the original approved scheme plans were amended so the outbound bus lane terminated short of Curletts Road (roughly opposite Annex Road). This would have created a pinch point where buses would need to merge back into the single traffic lane.

3.3.1 However, recent discussions with the Ministry of Education have indicated that they would be willing to enter into negotiations with Christchurch City Council to acquire land on the northern side, potentially creating space to provide peak time bus lanes in both directions for the full extent.

3.3.2 This will require a redesign of the section from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road.

3.4 Therefore, this report offers three options:

3.4.1 Option 1: Approval of:

· Detailed traffic resolutions for Lincoln Road from Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street as shown on Attachment A, allowing this section to progress to construction.

· Approve a redesign of the section from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road, including negotiation with the Ministry of Education to attain land, to achieve peak time bus lanes in both directions as shown on Attachment B. Staff will aim to report back in early 2026, with a view to carrying out construction in a single pass.

3.4.2 Option 2: Approval of:

· Detailed traffic resolutions for Lincoln Road from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street as shown in Attachment C, allowing this to progress to construction.

· Noting that this would not achieve peak time bus lanes in both directions for the full extent.

3.4.3 Option 3: Approval for staff to revisit the entire project design with a view to reduce project costs.

· Examples of areas that could be investigated include narrowing and/or removal of the central median.

· Noting that construction of the Transport works would not start on FY26, and therefore could not be aligned with planned 3 waters works.

3.5 Staff recommend Option 1 for the following reasons:

· This allows construction to start in FY26 in line with the Council decision during Annual Plan FY26

· Allows for efficiencies of scale through delivery of the project alongside planned Three Waters renewal works for the replacement of all waste water assets from Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street. In the Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road section Three Waters will redirect wastewater flows to the existing sewer on Coppell Place thereby abandoning existing wastewater assets across the Heathcote River.

· The project would be consistent with the NZTA’s project on Halswell Road, and Council’s Stage 1 between Moorhouse Ave and Whiteleigh Avenue/Barrington Street.

· Future-proofs improved journey times and reliability on a well-used part of the PT network, and supports Environment Canterbury’s frequency uplift on Route 7.

· As additional budget is drawn from the CRAF PT budget, this will have a limited impact on rates.

· It is considered unlikely that the cost could be reduced by redesigning the whole of Stage 2B from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street to within the original budget without impacting on the project outcomes.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

Decision timeline

4.1 The Council approved the project to be declared Metropolitan Significance on 13 August 2020, item 22. https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/08/CNCL_20200813_MIN_4048_AT_WEB.htm

4.2 The Council requested the scheme design be revisited in August 2020. This was to consider rationalising potential property purchases and to consider design changes, particularly in relation to pedestrian connectivity.

4.3 Waihoro-Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board were updated on the scheme design progress in July 2021 and briefed on the scheme design for consultation in November 2021.

4.4 Stakeholder engagement and public consultation took place between October and December 2021. Details of the engagement response and submissions received is set out in the Hearings Panel report. Agenda of Hearings Panel - Monday, 28 February 2022

4.5 The Hearings Panel report to the Council in July 2022 made a number of recommendations. These have, where possible, been incorporated into the final plans and detailed resolutions for approval. Agenda of Council - Thursday, 7 July 2022

Background

4.6 Stage 2B Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue/ Barrington Street to Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road) provides one section of the key bus priority route between the approved Lincoln Road Stage 1 (Whiteleigh Avenue to Moorhouse Avenue); and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi section along Halswell Road (Dunbars Road to Curletts Road) which is currently under construction. These projects provide improved public transport services linking southwest Christchurch with the Central City.

4.7 The section between Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street is currently a single lane in either direction.

4.7.1 As part of this public transport priority project, it is proposed to be upgraded to a multilane arterial with peak hour bus lanes; access management will be implemented to improve the traffic safety and efficiency. The design includes a central raised median which will remove right turn movements into and out of all the existing private and commercial driveways and restrict movements into and out of side roads.

Project Objectives

4.8 The primary objectives for the project have been identified as follows:

4.8.1 Improved journey time reliability for public transport services in relation to private vehicles.

4.8.2 Improved connectivity, convenience and safety for all active travel modes. This incorporates cyclists, pedestrians, public transport users and micro-mobility users (scooters, electric longboards, etc.) and includes access to improved public transport infrastructure.

4.8.3 Improved amenity consistent with the One Network Framework (ONF), movement and place function.

4.8.4 A central median providing safety for all users. It improves safety and efficiency on Lincoln Road by reducing right turning movements and creates amenity space.

4.9 Peak hour bus lanes have been installed in Addington (Whiteleigh Avenue to Moorhouse Avenue) as part of stage one of this project. These are planned to connect with stage two of the project to install peak hour bus lanes between Whiteleigh Avenue and Curletts Road, on:

4.9.1 Weekdays – 7am to 9am towards the city.

4.9.2 Weekdays – 3pm to 6pm towards Halswell.

4.9.3 Saturdays – The consultation proposed 10am to 2pm on both sides of the road. However, based on submissions the Officer recommendation was to not implement Saturday peak hour bus lanes.

4.10 Peak hour bus lanes are being installed on SH75 by NZTA:

4.10.1 Weekdays – between Augustine Drive and Curletts Road north side, 7am to 9am towards the city.

4.10.2 Saturdays - between Augustine Drive and Curletts Road north side, 10am to 2pm

4.10.3 Weekdays – between Curletts Road and Monsaraz Bouleard south side, 3pm to 6pm towards Halswell.

4.10.4 Saturdays – between Curletts Road and Monsaraz Bouleard south side, 10am to 2 pm

4.10.5 Between Augustine Drive/Monsaraz Boulevard and Dunbars Road - full time (24/7) in both directions.

Design Changes

4.11 The Council approved the scheme design in 2022, since then changes have been required to the detailed design:

· The proposed pedestrian island at the entrance to the Hillmorton Hospital private lane was removed due to visibility issues for pedestrians waiting to cross from the southwest, this was identified as part of a design review in June 2023. A new kerb buildout on the southwestern side of the private lane has been included in the design to reduce the crossing distance. This amendment was assessed as part of the Detailed Design Road Safety Audit.

· The proposed raised safety platform (RSP) at the intersection of Sylvan Street and Lincoln Road was removed following the design review in 2023 as its position required vehicles turning left from Lincoln Road to turn at an angle across the RSP ramp which could result in loss of control type crashes.

4.12 The Detailed Design Safety Audit required minor amendments; where appropriate additional further targeted consultation has taken place with affected parties.

South-West Bound: Annex Road to Hoon Hay Road

4.13 The property purchase for the frontage of 5/7 Halswell Road required to accommodate the bus lane on the approach to the Curletts Road intersection has proved difficult.

4.13.1 Adjacent to this location it was also required to widen the bridge over the existing Heathcote River culvert, and to relocate the existing Orion substation. These added significant cost to the overall project.

4.13.2 Therefore staff were proposing to end the bus lane at #14 Lincoln Road, and keep the road single lane heading south-west from #10 Lincoln Road to just after Coppell Place, as shown in Attachment C.

4.14 However, staff have held recent discussions with the Ministry of Education around purchasing a small portion of land at 2 Halswell Road. While discussions are only at an early stage, they appear open to the idea.

4.14.1 This opens up options to achieve a design more reflective of the original intent to provide peak time bus lanes in both directions for the full extent.

4.14.2 A concept design has been developed as shown in Attachment B. These options will require further investigation, detailed design, cost estimates, budget allocation and the Council’s approval.

Delivery Timeframes

4.15 At the Annual Plan meeting on the 26 June 2025 the Council agreed to proceed with Lincoln Road Curletts/Hoon Hay to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street Stage 2B with Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street to Whiteleigh Avenue/Barrington Stage 2A being deferred 2029/30.

4.16 Council’s Three Waters team have an urgent Wastewater Renewal in this location which needs to progress. A decision to proceed is likely to allow these projects to be carried out in parallel, likely under a single contract, reducing disruption to residents and road users and providing opportunities for economies of scale.

Financials

Estimates

4.17 The Hearings Panel report to the Council in 2022 estimated the total project costs to be approximately $12 million. Updated high-level cost estimates were completed for the proposed scheme plan and included in the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan.

4.18 There has been an increase in costs for the original approved scheme for a number of factors, including:

· Increased construction contingency following ground investigations highlighting the need to remove and dispose of coal tar, concrete and old tram lines.

· Increased cost estimates from service providers associated with utility works.

· Project overheads included in the cost estimates.

· Inflation in the three years since the original cost estimates.

4.19 The estimates for both Options 1 and 2 have increased beyond the project budget available:

4.19.1 The estimate for Option 1 is $15.4 Million

· There is a high level of confidence in the Annex to Wrights section, as the design and investigations are well progressed.

· This also includes a high-level estimate for the land purchase, redesign and bridge construction in the Curletts to Annex section. While there have been investigations of the existing road in this location, the footpath design is at an early stage so risks remain.

· These costs will be refined before bringing back the detailed resolutions for the Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road section back to Council for approval.

4.19.2 The current estimate for Option 2 Lincoln Road Curletts Road/Hoon Hay to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street Stage 2B transport project is $13.3 million.

· Due to the design and investigations for this section, there is a high level of confidence in the estimate.

4.19.3 Option 3 is for staff to investigate redesigns with a view to reducing the overall project cost, and report back to Council.

· Potential options for reducing the cost of the project have been considered and are covered in Section 4.31 of this report. This is likely to include investigating narrowing or removing the central median

· Any cost savings are subject to engineering design and road constraints, therefore it is difficult to put a value on how big this could be. However, staff believe that the savings will be 5-10% at most, and potentially less due to the costs of re-design and potentially re-consultation, and loss of benefits associated with combining with other projects.

Budget and Impact on Rates

4.20 The current remaining transport budget within #917 Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts to Wrights) is $10.0 million, with construction funding in financial years 2027 - 2030.

4.21 There is sufficient budget in the overall CRAF Public Transport Programme and the PT Futures Progamme that could be utilised to enable completion of these works. The funding currently sits in the following projects:

· #66294 Public Transport CRAF - Bus Priority, Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue to Wrights Road) - $1.8 million (FY26-28)

· #65814 Programme - Public Transport Network Improvements Programme (CRAF) - $1.5 million (FY26)

· #73854 Programme - PT Futures - $75 million (FY28-34)

4.22 It is proposed to use Public Transport CRAF budget first.

4.22.1 Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh to Wrights) has less immediate benefit than the Wrights to Curletts section, as this section is already 4 lanes. Therefore, it is proposed that the scope is transferred to the PT Futures Programme where there is funding available in the later years of the LTP should the Council wish to continue with the project at that time.

4.22.2 The budget in the Public Transport Network Improvements Programme CRAF is currently not scoped. The works proposed fits the criteria for funding under CRAF, so the budget can be utilised to fund this shortfall.

4.22.3 A portion (about $2m) of the budget in the PT Futures Programme could be utilised to complete recommended Option 1.

4.23 CRAF is proposed to be utilised first, as this funding source comes directly from central government, so does not impact on rates.

4.24 In the Annual Plan deliberations, the Council acknowledged that it is unlikely that Waka Kotahi subsidy of 51% on the approved scheme for Stage 2B will be provided. Ongoing discussions with NZTA have confirmed this: there are higher priority projects already being considered for funding in this NLTP 2024-2027.

4.25 The following related memos/information were circulated to the meeting members:

Date	Subject
13 August 2020	Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street.
28 February 2022	Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street.
7 July 2022	Hearings Panel Report on Lincoln Road Peak Hour Bus Lane Proposal

4.26 The following related information session/workshops have taken place for the members of the meeting:

Date	Subject
July 2021	Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board were briefed on the scheme design progress.
November 2021	Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board were briefed on the scheme design for consultation in November 2021

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.27 The following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:

4.27.1 Option 1 - Proceed with Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street as shown in Attachment A and continue further investigations and redesign of the section from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road indicative scheme design as shown in Attachment B.

4.27.2 Option 2 - Proceed with Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street as shown in Attachment C.

4.27.3 Option 3 - Review the design of Stage 2B of the project Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street to seek cost reductions.

4.28 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.28.1 Do nothing - the Council has through the Annual Plan Process for FY26 made a clear direction that this project should proceed.

4.28.2 Amend the detailed design to remove the trees and landscaping from the central median – This was thought to be a simple way to remove costs due to the requirement to break out the redundant tram slab under the surface, however, further investigation has demonstrated that the costs of alternative materials such as pressed concrete would not result in cost savings.

4.28.3 Complete design as per previous Council decision – Property purchase on southern side of Lincoln Road may not be possible, or may require use of the Public Works Act to complete, leading to significant further delays. Furthermore, extension of the culvert and relocation of the substation will require significant additional budget.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.29 Preferred Option: Option 1 Proceed with Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street and continue further investigations and redesign the section from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road to allow for peak time bus lanes in both directions

4.29.1 Option Description:

· Key features and benefits of the scheme were set out in the original report to the Hearings Panel

· Install peak hour bus lanes between Annex Road and Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street, road widening and street upgrade

· Continue further investigations into the land purchase of part of the Ministry of Education site at 2 Halswell Road and redesign the section from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road to allow for peak time bus lanes in both directions

4.29.2 Option Advantages

· As set out in the Hearings Panel report however noting a recent change to Route 7 which is currently being trialled as a Turn Up and Go (TUAG) 10-minute frequency.

· The construction works can be undertaken in conjunction with the Three Waters sewer main renewal from Annex Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street, saving costs on shared requirements such as Traffic Management and reducing disruption from working on the road corridor for two separate projects.

· Fulfills the recent Annual Plan resolution to commence the project in FY26.

4.29.3 Option Disadvantages

· Construction costs have escalated over recent years and site investigations have revealed issues with the presence of coal tar, concrete and old tram lines in the sub surface layers resulting in recent cost estimates indicating additional funding is required to complete the project.

· Time and budget required for further investigations into the land purchase of part of the Ministry of Education site at 2 Halswell Road and redesign the section from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Annex Road to allow for peak time bus lanes in both directions.

· Risks around the Curletts to Annex section mean there is a potential that the Transport works will need to be completed in two phases

· Additional budget, currently allocated to the Public Transport CRAF Bus Priority Lincoln Road Stage 2A and Public Transport Network Improvements Programme (CRAF) will be utilised, any additional budget requirements will be taken from the PT Futures programme. This will result in other PT Futures projects not being able to currently proceed.

4.30 Option 2 Proceed with Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B, Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street

4.30.1 Option Description:

· Key features and benefits of the scheme were set out in the original report to the Hearings Panel

· Install peak hour bus lanes between Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road Annex Road and Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street, road widening and street upgrade.

· South-west bound bus lane stops about 225m before the Curletts Road intersection (~150m shorter than originally planned)

4.30.2 Option Advantages

· As set out in the Hearings Panel report however noting a recent change to Route 7 which is currently being trialled as a Turn Up and Go (TUAG) 10-minute frequency.

· The construction works will be undertaken in conjunction with the Three Waters sewer main renewal from Curletts Road/Hoon Hay Road to Wrights Road/Lyttelton Street, saving costs on shared requirements such as Traffic Management and reducing disruption from working on the road corridor for two separate projects.

· Fulfills the recent Annual Plan resolution to commence the project in FY26.

· Lower cost than Option 1, and more cost certainty due to the level of design and investigation

4.30.3 Option Disadvantages

4.31 Option 3 – Review the design of Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B of the project to seek cost reductions

4.31.1 Option Description: Review the detailed design to seek cost reductions by considering changes such as the removal of the central median and overall width of the road, removal of the proposed landscaping and therefore reducing ongoing maintenance costs.

4.31.2 Option Advantages

· May reduce the overall project budget nearer to the available budget.

4.31.3 Option Disadvantages

· Review of Stage 2B of the project may result in further escalation of construction costs due to delay and additional costs associated with design, safety audit and consultation costs.

· Review would result in the Three Waters Sewer Renewal and Stage 2B Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements happening at separate times therefore any shared cost benefits would be lost. Three Waters have confirmed the need to proceed with the sewer renewal immediately.

· There are risks associated with having two different contractors following on from each other during the construction defects period.

· Changes to the design may result in the need to go back out to consultation. Noted when reviewing the summary of consultation responses in the Hearings Panel Report some submitters were in support of turning restrictions at Domain Terrace and Torrens Road, other submitters were concerned at the loss of the number of trees. Options such as the removal of the central median will remove the right turn restrictions and the opportunity to replace as many trees along this road corridor.

· Will require full redesign, safety audit, consultation and associated costs

Analysis Criteria Ngā Paearu Wetekina

4.32 The recommended option has been selected for the following reasons:

· Allows work to progress in timeframe demanded by the previous Council decision, and in line with the planned sewer renewal works

· Provides the best solution long term for improved journey time reliability for public transport services

· Improved safety for all road users

· Ensures assets at or near end of life are renewed

· Improves amenity of the street with addition of planted areas, street trees, and improved footpaths

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option	Option 2 proceed without redesign	Option 3 – Defer and redesign
Cost to Implement	$15.4 million	$ 13.3 million	TBC based on redesign outcome
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	$12,000 per year	$11,500 per year	TBC based on redesign outcome
Funding Source	CPMS#917 Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts to Wrights) Stage 2B CPMS#66294 Public Transport CRAF - Bus Priority, Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue to Wrights Road) Stage 2A CPMS#65814 Programme - Public Transport Network Improvements Programme (CRAF) PT Futures Programme	CPMS#917 Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts to Wrights) Stage 2B CPMS#66294 Public Transport CRAF - Bus Priority, Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue to Wrights Road) Stage 2A CPMS#65814 Programme - Public Transport Network Improvements Programme (CRAF)	CPMS#917 Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts to Wrights) Stage 2B
Funding Availability	CPMS#917 Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts to Wrights) Stage 2B -$10.0 million CPMS#66294 Public Transport CRAF - Bus Priority, Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue to Wrights Road) Stage 2A - $1.8 million. CPMS#65814 Programme - Public Transport Network Improvements Programme (CRAF) - $1.5 million. PT futures Programme -$2.1 million Total $15.4million	CPMS#917 Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements (Curletts to Wrights) Stage 2B -$10.0 million CPMS#66294 Public Transport CRAF - Bus Priority, Lincoln Road (Whiteleigh Avenue to Wrights Road) Stage 2A - $1.8 million. CPMS#65814 Programme - Public Transport Network Improvements Programme (CRAF) - $1.5 million. Total $13.3 million	$10 Million in Stage 2B Lincoln Road budget.
Impact on Rates	Budget change $2.1m future year to FY27 FY27 0.005% FY28 0.009% FY29 -0.014%	Nil as budget is available in the project budget and CRAF Public Transport budgets.	Nil as budget is available in the project budget and CRAF Public Transport budgets.

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

6.1 Coal tar, contamination, concrete and old tram lines; Investigations have highlighted there are multiple issues with the sub surface condition that will require removal and specialist disposal.

6.2 The quantity of works to be completed will lead to disruption over several sealing seasons on a route that is in high demand, but by working together with Three Waters the disruptions will be kept to a minimum.

6.3 The level of design for the Curletts to Annex section is at an early stage, so there may be risks associated with property purchase, structural design, CPTED, consents, etc. This may impact on cost and time to complete the design

6.4 Delays to the completion or approval of the design of the Curletts to Annex section may result in the construction works not being delivered concurrently with the Three Waters and other Transport works. This may lead to poor public perception and cost increases.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.5 Statutory and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:

6.5.1 The decision-making authority for all decisions in connection with Metropolitan Significance projects sits with Council. The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board will be kept informed.

6.6 Other Legal Implications:

6.6.1 There is no other legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision beyond the normal decision-making considerations for the Council under the Local Government Act 2002.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.7 The required decisions:

6.7.1 Align with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework..

6.7.2 The decisions in this report are of medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by the level of community interest in PT infrastructure and the number of areas impacted by the future PT projects.

6.7.3 Are consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies. Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan.

6.8 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):

6.9 Transport

6.9.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.0.2 Increase the share of non-car modes in daily trips - >=37% of trips undertaken by non-car modes

· Level of Service: 10.0.41 Reduce emissions and greenhouse gases related to transport - <=1.00 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents

· Level of Service: 10.4.1 More people are choosing to travel by public transport - >=14 million trips per year

· Level of Service: 10.4.4 Improve customer satisfaction with public transport facilities (quality of bus stops and bus priority measures) - >=73%

· Level of Service: 10.5.2 Improve the perception (resident satisfaction) that Christchurch is a cycling friendly city - >=67%

· Level of Service: 10.5.42 Increase the infrastructure provision for active and public modes - >= 635 kilometres (total combined length)

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.10 The community were given the opportunity to provide their views on the projects as part of the Hearings Panel process.

6.11 Targeted consultation was undertaken with those directly impacted by minor changes following the Detailed Design Safety Audit.

6.12 The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

6.12.1 As the works are on bus route 7 and affect reliability of that route, it is likely residents in more than one ward in the city will be affected by the changes.

6.12.2 Waihoro - Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board is directly impacted by this project.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.13 The decisions may involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value

6.13.1 The concept design shown in Attachment B requires a bridging structure over the Ōpāwaho-Heathcote River north-west of the intersection of Lincoln Road and Annex Road, that may impact on Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.13.2 As this option has only been assessed for property impacts and engineering feasibility at this stage, these discussions have not yet taken place. If Council is supportive of the option in principle then staff will work with the Rūnanga to understand impacts.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.13 The decisions in this report are likely to:

6.13.1 Contribute neutrally to the impacts of climate change.

6.13.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

6.14 The decisions do not have direct climate change impact considerations, however increasing use of passenger transport will assist with the reduction in vehicle trips and total CO2 emissions which assist with Council meetings its CO2 reduction targets.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 If the recommendations are accepted, staff will commence the procurement process for construction services as a combined project with the Three Waters team, with a view to commencing construction in the first quarter of 2026.

7.2 Staff will undertake detailed design, property negotiation and any necessary localised consultation for the Curletts to Annex section, before reporting back to Council.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A Option 1 Resolutions Plan Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B (Annex Road to Wrights Road /Lyttelton Street) TG146602	25/1690599	45
b ⇩	Attachment B Option 1 Indicative Scheme Design for Further Investigation RD3800S116	25/1690651	47
c ⇩	Attachment C Option 2 Resolutions Plan Lincoln Road Passenger Transport Improvements Stage 2B (Curletts to Wrights) TG146601	25/1532074	48

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Katie Smith - Project Manager

Jenny Rankin - Senior Project Manager

Sharon O'Neill - Programme Manager Transport Capital Programme

Approved By

Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport

Tiffany Su - Finance Advisor

Lynette Ellis - Head of Transport & Waste Management

Brent Smith - General Manager City Infrastructure

8. New Footpaths Programme
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1520048
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Trudy Jones, Sustainable Transport Planner Andy Milne, Team Leader Asset Planning Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Brent Smith, General Manager City Infrastructure

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the Council’s approval of the logic and prioritisation of the New Footpaths Programme.

1.1.1 Staff are also seeking Council’s approval to draw down for delivery those planned for delivery within the current LTP period (FY25-FY27).

1.2 The report follows from a Council Workshop held on 15 July 2025 to brief elected members on the new programme and the prioritisation methodology.

1.2.1 A Memo was then sent to Community Boards, asking for feedback. This has been considered.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the New Footpaths Programme report.

2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Approves the prioritisation of locations for New Footpaths as shown in Attachment A of this report.

4. Instructs staff to begin work on delivery of locations 1-19 as shown in Attachment A of this report.

5. Notes that locations for delivery in FY28-30 will be agreed as part of the next Long-Term Plan.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 The New Footpaths programme was approved as part of the FY24-34 Long Term Plan.

3.1.1 This aimed to address areas with missing footpaths, particularly where new subdivisions had been built, but were not linked to the existing footpath network.

3.1.2 The agreed timeline was for FY25 to be around developing the programme, before moving into delivery from FY26.

3.2 A list of candidate sites was gathered from Elected Members, community feedback, staff knowledge, and other sources. Each of these sites was then scored against a set of criteria.

3.2.1 The logic and sites have been presented to the Executive Leadership Team and the Council, and feedback has been sought from Community Boards.

3.2.2 The Memo to Community Boards describing this is available as Attachment B.

3.3 Staff are therefore seeking the Council’s approval of the New Footpaths programme for LTP 2024-2034.

3.3.1 Attachment A shows the list of sites, prioritised for delivery.

3.3.2 Of this list, staff are seeking approval to start delivery of the top 19 sites in FY26 & FY27.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

4.1 The New Footpaths Programme was included as part of Council’s FY24-34 Long Term Plan. While projects to link up some sections of missing footpath have been included in previous Long Term Plans, this was the first time a programme to pro-actively identify, prioritise and deliver new footpath links has been included.

4.2 Staff have provided the following information:

4.2.1 A Council Information Session was held on 15 July 2025

· Agenda: https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/07/ISCC_20250715_AGN_9968_AT.PDF

· Recording: https://councillive.ccc.govt.nz/meeting/15-07-25-new-footpath-programme/

4.2.2 A Memo was sent to the Community Boards, covering the candidate identification and prioritisation methodology, and addressing questions from the Information Session. To avoid duplication, the Memo to the Community Boards is included here as Attachment B.

Community Board Feedback

4.3 A Community Board resolution in relation to a separate project (the Wigram/Hayton intersection project) has resulted in the inclusion of Wigram Road (southside, from new Ngā Puna Wai accessway towards Musgrove Close). This has been ranked as the number 17 project, so is proposed for inclusion within the first tranche.

4.4 Feedback on the Programme was sought from the Community Boards. This included a number of candidates that had not previously been ranked. These have now been included in the long list.

4.4.1 Lower Styx Road has not been ranked for delivery in the first tranche

4.4.2 Beach Road (Akaroa) has not been ranked for delivery in the first tranche

4.5 The general Community Board feedback has been summarised into the following points with staff responses provided as follows:

4.5.1 Staff were asked to reconsider whether special consideration should be made to routes where there was only one way in and out of a specific community.

· Staff response: The roading hierarchy and expected levels of service for pedestrians in that environment is a key determinant. The methodology also emphasised latent demand by population density and destinations within a 1km walking catchment. As such a lengthy rural road with few adjacent residents or destinations is not prioritised as highly as a missing section of footpath in a higher density residential environment.

4.5.2 Staff were also asked to include further candidates including those emerging as a result of evolving subdivision and development progress.

· Staff response: Staff recommendations remain the same in relation to the methodology and combination of weightings applied in order to assess and rank new footpath candidates for the Long Term Plan. Ongoing network changes are accounted for in that any new emerging candidates can and will be captured and analysed using the prioritisation assessment process on semi-regular basis in order to update the programme accordingly.

4.5.3 Staff were asked regarding the sources of potential candidates and the methodology applied for prioritising candidates.

· Staff response: Potential candidates from all known sources; area engineers, internal and external requests, Long Term Plan and Annual Plan feedback, community boards, and Council resolutions have been collated. All potential candidates were assessed and reviewed using the same multi factorial criteria to determine metropolitan priorities.

· The type of street within the roading hierarchy, operational speeds and traffic volumes together make up the largest percentage weighting for safety. Destinations and populations were quantified within the immediate walking catchment of the potential candidate to ensure delivery meets the needs of the maximum number of users. Deliverability considerations included both technical and costing feasibility to ensure the programme best reflects value for money delivering maximum benefit per population demand.

4.6 Changes to the prioritisation criteria to take account of other factors (eg lack of alternative routes for a community) will take significant time to decide on an appropriate scoring mechanism, gather data, and then score each site.

4.6.1 If the Council provides information on other factors that they would like to be considered these can be investigated and evaluated, and staff will provide more information and an updated prioritisation ahead of the next Long Term Plan.

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.7 The following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:

4.7.1 Option One: Approve new footpath programme.

4.7.2 Option Two: Investigate changes to the prioritisation of the programme.

4.7.3 It should be noted that there is an almost unlimited number of options for the Council to select: should Elected Members agree with the prioritisation in general, but believe that a specific location is not adequately assessed, then please advise staff.

4.8 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.8.1 Option Three: Do nothing - This was ruled out because the outcome of this option would be not to deliver a project which the Council has approved funding for.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.8.2 Preferred Option: Option One: Approve new footpath programme.

4.8.3 Option Description:

· The Council approves the prioritisation of new footpaths as detailed in Attachment A of this report.

· The Council approves the top ranked 19 locations to progress to delivery in the current period.

· Any new emerging candidates can and will be captured and analysed using the prioritisation assessment process. This will be used to update the programme on a semi-regular basis, to ensure that the highest priority locations are approved for delivery. It is expected that the next approval of the delivery programme will be incorporated in the Council’s next Long Term Plan.

4.8.4 Option Advantages

· Allows delivery to progress in the current Financial Year.

· Improves levels of service for walking in line with One Network Framework roading hierarchy expected levels of service and provides a robust evidence based approach to analysing prioritised demand for footpath infrastructure over the duration of the Long Term Plan.

· Flexibility to adjust the program to accommodate new and emerging candidates through the same prioritisation process.

4.8.5 Option Disadvantages

· Some locations with particular risks may be ranked low as the prioritisation method does not reflect the specific site conditions

· Does not allow for other factors (eg interim measures, shared facilities) to be considered

4.9 Alternative Option: Option Two – investigate changes to the prioritisation of the programme.

4.9.1 Option Description:

· That staff look at changes to the prioritisation, and therefore programme.

· This would likely require a workshop with the Council in the new term, before information is provided in a further report to the Council.

4.9.2 Option Advantages

· May ensure that the Council and Community Board wishes for the programme are better served.

· Would provide opportunities for other factors to be considered (eg shared facilities, interim measures, etc).

4.9.3 Option Disadvantages

· Further re-assessment of the prioritisation would delay implementation. It is likely that delivery would not start in the current Financial Year.

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option	Option 2 – investigate changes
Cost to Implement	$20.5M over 10 years	$20.5M over 10 years However, implementation will be delayed by 6 months or more and will mean that few (if any) projects will start delivery in the FY26 financial year.
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	No significant maintenance costs in the first three years	No significant maintenance costs in the first three years
Funding Source	CPMS 75051 Programme – New Footpaths (LTP 2024-2034)	CPMS 75051 Programme – New Footpaths (LTP 2024-2034)
Funding Availability	Yes	Yes
Impact on Rates	Within existing budgets	Within existing budgets

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

6.1 All usual design and construction risks apply.

6.2 The specific designs proposed in each location will remain subject to public consultation and approvals through the delegated body (typically the relevant Community Board(s)).

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.3 Statutory and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:

6.3.1 Decisions relating to approval to progress programme agreed to be funded under LTP can be made by the Council.

6.3.2 The designs for each location will require approval by the delegated body (typically the relevant Community Board).

6.4 Other Legal Implications:

6.4.1 There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.5 The required decision:

6.5.1 Aligns with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic direction in transport by pursuing the Future Transport Plan’s stated intent regarding Safe and Connected Walking Environments by ensuring that new housing development have adequate footpath connections with amenities on the wider network.

6.5.2 The recommended programme in this report is assessed as medium significance based on Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by the medium level of impact and medium numbers of people impacted.

6.5.3 The planned programme is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies regarding active travel and required levels of service. This report supports;

· The Strategic Transport Plan’s objectives for safe and connected walking environments.

· Transport.

· Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 16.0.10 Maintain the perception (resident satisfaction) that Christchurch is a walking friendly city - >=85% resident satisfaction.

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.6 Considered throughout the process of developing the New Footpaths Programme. Further community engagement on specific projects arising from the program will happen on a project by project basis as these individual projects progress through the design, consultation and approval processes.

6.7 The decision affects the metropolitan area of Christchurch.

6.8 The Community Boards have been consulted regarding proposed candidates and given feedback on draft programme.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.9 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.10 The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga. The facilities proposed under this programme are to be provided within the existing roading network.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.11 The decisions in this report are likely to:

6.11.1 Contribute neutrally to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

6.11.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

6.12 The delivery of the programme recommended in this report will contribute to emissions reductions with the potential to increase active modes for short trips by improving connectivity and levels of service in the walking network.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 Council approval of the recommended programme ensures this can go on to the delivery stage within the LTP first 3 years (FY25-27), with $17 million to deliver in the remaining 7 years (FY28-34).

7.2 The programme will be reviewed semi-regularly in order to capture changes to the transport network, changes due to ongoing development and any other new information which comes to light. This will allow Council to decide on the next priorities for delivery.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Proposed New Footpath Programme for Approval	25/1720697	58
b ⇩	Memo to Community Boards - New Footpaths Programme - 7 August 2025	25/1411056	67

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Trudy Jones - Transport Planner Sustainable Transport

Andy Milne - Team Leader Asset Planning

Peter Rodgers - Transport Network Planner

Approved By

Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport

Lynette Ellis - Head of Transport & Waste Management

Brent Smith - General Manager City Infrastructure

9. Plan Change Programme - Plan Stop and Exemptions
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1466741
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Darren Bridgett, Team Leader City Planning Sarah Oliver, Team Leader City Planning Mark Stevenson, Head of Planning and Consents
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Higgins, General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek agreement from the Council for seeking exemptions from the bar in the Resource Management Act (RMA) on notifying plan changes.

1.2 Recent changes to the RMA prevent notification of plan changes until 31 December 2027 and require councils to withdraw plan changes that have not yet had a hearing, unless exemptions apply (Plan Stop legislation).

1.3 Councils can apply to the Minister for an exemption that will allow the Council to notify a plan change or continue with a notified plan change. The Minister can grant an exemption if satisfied that criteria in the RMA are met. This report seeks a Council decision on what, if any, plan changes to seek that exemption for.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Plan Change Programme - Plan Stop and Exemptions Report.

2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Agrees to apply under section 80V of the Resource Management Act for the following plan changes to be exempt from section 80P (prohibition against notifying a plan change) and section 80Q (requirement to withdraw a proposed plan change):

a. Proposed Plan Change 7

EITHER

i. Proposed Plan Change 7 – Managing Significant Indigenous Vegetation (version as notified).

ii. Proposed Plan Change 7 (Variation) – to further implement the updated National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity over and above the notified version.

b. Proposed Plan Change 20/ Proposed Plan Change on Rezoning

EITHER (Proposed Plan Change 20)

i. Proposed Plan Change 20 – Industrial (all).

AND/OR (Proposed Plan Change on Rezoning)

ii. Proposed Plan Change on Rezoning (all) – District Plan maintenance plan change and specific rezoning requests.

OR ONLY (A Combined Plan Change)

iii. A combined plan change comprising rezoning elements of each of the following plan changes to support housing and/or economic growth: Proposed Plan Change 20 and/ Proposed Plan Change on Rezoning.

c. Proposed Plan Change 17 (1 of 3 parts, other parts automatically exempt) Earthworks.

d. Proposed Plan Change 21 – Central City Noise.

e. Proposed Plan Change on Kerrs Reach (Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor)(Flatwater Sports Hub).

4. Delegates authority to the Head of Planning and Consents to prepare and lodge the applications for exemptions authorised by this report and to engage in communication with the Minister regarding the applications.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 In order to continue parts of its plan change programme, the Council needs to determine which of those plan changes not automatically exempt from the Plan Stop legislation it will seek discretionary exemption for.

3.2 The RMA requires Council to apply for exemptions within 90 working days from 20 August 2025 Officers have attached an assessment of plan changes against exemption criteria, and broader considerations to inform this decision.

3.3 The purpose of the Plan Stop criteria to ensure that local authorities do not expend resources unnecessarily is a guiding principle.

3.4 Plan changes which are not selected for the discretionary exemption application, or those which are selected but which do not receive exemption, may still be developed with a view to their inclusion in local planning frameworks developed under the reformed Resource Management system – expected to commence from 2027 onwards.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

4.1 The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act 2025 was assented on 20 August 2025. From assent, the Council has 90 working days to withdraw any proposed plan changes that have already been notified unless – an automatic exemption applies; the Council has applied for a discretionary exemption; or the Minister for RMA Reform has directed against withdrawal.

4.2 Any proposed plan change that has not yet been notified cannot now be notified until 31 December 2027 unless an exemption, automatic or discretionary – as agreed by the Minister, applies. Within the same 90 working days the Council must publicly notify the status of its plan changes – withdrawn; continuing subject to automatic exemption; discretionary exemption applied for; direction against withdrawal made by the Minister; or continuing subject to exemption granted by the Minister.

4.3 The purpose of the Plan Stop legislation is to ensure that local authorities do not expend resources unnecessarily in the period before legislation to replace the RMA comes into force (anticipated around the end of 2026). Bearing that in mind, the Ministry for the Environment advises that the key points in making any application – aside from meeting one or more of the discretionary criteria in the Act, are to describe the benefits of acting vs disadvantages of not acting, alignment or otherwise of the proposed plan change with broader government policy, and justifying the urgency of a given plan change to continue in that period. The latter point will likely be an acid test in the context of the purpose of Plan Stop.

4.4 Given all of this, the Council’s proposed plan changes and how they align for exemption purposes (whether an application is required), are as follows – for detail of the assessment refer to attachment A:

4.4.1 Discretionary – to be able to continue/notify these plan changes (or parts of) we need to apply for an exemption. (See attachment for exemptions criteria):

· Plan Change 7 – Managing Significant Indigenous Vegetation. Notified, current extension of decision-making timeframe until 30 April 2026.

· Plan Change 17 – (1 of 3 parts) Earthworks. Draft.

· Plan Change 20 – Industrial. Draft.

· Plan Change 21 – Central City Noise. Draft.

· Plan Change Rezoning. Draft.

· Plan Change Kerrs Reach (Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor)(Flatwater Sports Hub). Draft.

· Plan Change on Financial Contributions for Tree Canopy Cover.

4.4.2 Automatic – (for information) these plan changes (or parts of) continue automatically and we do not need to apply for an exemption. (See attachment for exemptions criteria):

· Plan Change 12 – Coastal Hazards. This plan change is exempt under the natural hazards automatic criterion. Draft.

· Plan Change 17 – (2 of 3 parts) Flood Management Areas, Activities in the Waimakariri Stopbank Setbacks. These parts of the proposed plan change are exempt under the natural hazards automatic criterion. Draft.

4.4.3 Private Plan Changes (for information): Accepted by Council for processing – exempt.

4.4.4 These plan changes can automatically continue:

· Plan Change 13 – Heritage. Plan change heard, recommendations being reported for decision making purposes on 10 September. If the recommendations are adopted, the plan change takes effect and becomes operative if there are no appeals.

· Plan Change 14 – Housing and Business Choice. Some parts operative, final decisions subject to report on 3 September 2025.

4.5 Legislation for the next stage of Resource Management reform is awaited and it is expected that this will guide the requirements that the council will be working to from mid/late 2027 onwards. Council will need to be cognisant of this expected switch in determining its interim work programme.

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.6 The following reasonably practicable option was considered and is assessed in this report:

4.6.1 A selection of plan changes based on criteria defined in Attachment A.

4.6.2 The preferred option is to select some plan changes for an exemption application based on the attached assessment. The alternative is the identification of a different selection of plan changes, for which there are a number of scenarios.

4.7 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.7.1 Do not apply for exemptions.

This is not considered appropriate given the Council’s priorities and need to address issues that necessitate an exemption.

4.7.2 Apply for exemptions on all plan changes.

This is not reasonable as an option on the basis that the Minister for RM Reform is expecting a stop to plan changes, and Council would not be engaging with the process if it sought to pursue all plan changes. There needs to be consideration given to what is urgent and cannot wait til the new planning system, alignment with government priorities as well as what can be delivered in a short timeframe, given resources.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.8 Preferred Option: (1) Selected exemptions.

4.8.1 Option Description: choose from the attached assessment of plan changes those which the Council will seek exemption for.

4.8.2 Option Advantages

· Earlier rationalisation of the plan change programme ahead of Resource Management reform being implemented.

· Collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment to implement the purpose of the Plan Stop legislation.

· Opportunity to progress work that until now might have been a lower priority weighed against the plan change programme.

4.8.3 Option Disadvantages

· Not all plan changes that the council had been preparing prior to the Plan Stop legislation will be able to be notified ahead of 31 December 2027.

Analysis Criteria Ngā Paearu Wetekina

4.9 Noting the criteria explained above, the recommendation is to use the attached assessment to inform the exemptions decision. Any plan changes that do not secure exemption to continue, or to be notified, ahead of 31 December 2027 are not prohibited from ongoing policy development.

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option
Cost to Implement	Preparation of plan changes within existing budget
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	Within existing budgets for administration of District Plan
Funding Source	Planning and Consents
Funding Availability	Available
Impact on Rates	No additional impact on rates

5.1 This assumes that in some or all cases, Council may continue to develop plan changes/policy development (subject to review/confirmation) even where it does not have exemption to be able to notify ahead of 31 December 2027.

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

6.1 There is a risk that the Minister does not grant exemptions applied for. Mitigating this is that the Plan Stop legislation does not prevent policy development work. This refocuses the question around what is urgent between now and 31 December 2027.

6.2 If Council decided to pursue more rather than fewer exemptions, it may be more difficult for the Minister to accurately determine what the Council truly considers to be urgent.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.3 Statutory and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:

6.3.1 The recent changes to the RMA provide the prohibition and the right for councils to seek exemptions from the prohibition.

6.4 Other Legal Implications:

6.4.1 The legal implications are described throughout this report.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.5 The required decisions:

6.5.1 Align with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework. The decisions would enable the Council to seek to continue plan changes which it considers are necessary to notify in the next two years ahead of 31 December 2027.

6.5.2 Are assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by considering the origin of/reason for the individual plan changes and the level of engagement on those plan changes which have been notified or had informal engagement.

6.5.3 Are consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies. They would enable Council to continue developing its plans and policies.

6.6 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):

6.7 Strategic Planning and Policy

6.7.1 Activity: Strategic Planning and Resource Consents

· Level of Service: 9.5.1.1 Prepare plan changes to the District Plan to address issues and to implement national and regional direction, identified as a high priority by Council - In accordance with statutory processes and timeframes

· Level of Service: 9.5.1.6 Prepare plan changes to the District Plan to address issues and to implement national and regional direction, identified as a high priority by Council - Providing Council an annual update on progress with plan changes

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.8 Community impacts/views vary by plan change. An indication of community engagement to date is as follows:

· Plan Change 7 Managing Significant Indigenous Vegetation – submissions following notification.

· Plan Change 20 Industrial – Korero Mai, pre-notification engagement: 91 submissions.

· Plan Change 21 Central City Noise – Kōrero Mai, pre-notification engagement: 1429 submissions.

· PC Kerrs Reach (Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor) – Kōrero Mai, pre-notification engagement: 104 submissions.

· Note, Plan Change 17 pre-notification engagement was targeted due to the nature of the topic/s and does not have comparable statistics.

6.9 The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

6.9.1 All, dependent on which plan changes Council seeks exemption for.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.10 The Plan Change for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor involves a significant decision in relation to ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.11 The decisions involve matters of interest to Mana Whenua insofar as they have or have not expressed interest in individual plan changes and could impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.12 While the above is noted, direct decision making and impacts stemming from those decisions would be contained in the plan changes themselves. The decisions being sought in this report are about whether the plan changes proceed in the period before 31 December 2027. None of these plan changes have been instigated as a result of partnership requirements.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.15 The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.

6.16 The primary plan changes responding to the impacts of climate change have automatic exemption i.e. Plan Change 12 (Coastal Hazards) and 17 (Flood Management Areas, Activities within the Waimakariri stop bank setbacks).

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 Officers will prepare and lodge applications for exemptions in accordance with the Council resolution, within the 90 working day period identified. Following the decision of the Minister on the applications, officers will report back to Council.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Assessment of CCC Plan Changes for Plan Stop Exemptions	25/1756918	79
b ⇩	Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act 2025 (Subpart 5B)	25/1709042	86
c ⇩	Plan Stop Exemptions Flowcharts (Ministry for the Environment)	25/1730434	96
d ⇩	Plan Stop Exemption Application Process (Ministry for the Environment)	25/1731132	98
e ⇩	MfE Plan Stop Exemption Application Template	25/1756921	100

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Darren Bridgett - Team Leader City Planning (E)

Sarah Oliver - Team Leader City Planning

Approved By

Brent Pizzey - Senior Legal Counsel

Mark Stevenson - Head of Planning & Consents

John Higgins - General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services

10. Unsolicited Proposal for Sale of Part of 177 Armagh Street
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1350082
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Nigel Collings, Property Consultant
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to present for consideration the Unsolicited Proposal received from Fletcher Residential Limited, the owners of 199 Armagh Street, to acquire part of the adjoining Council-owned land situated at 177 Armagh Street for incorporation into their adjoining development and subdivision.

1.2 The report is staff generated in response to the Unsolicited Proposal as noted above.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Unsolicited Proposal for Sale of Part of 177 Armagh Street Report.

2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Notes that if the Council were to agree to the unsolicited proposal for sale of part of 177 Armagh Street, the sale to Fletcher Residential Limited would be consistent with the Council’s Disposal of Property Policy 2000 (Attachment H of this report) on the basis that there is a clear reason to do so i.e. Fletcher Residential Limited are the only logical and practical purchaser.

4. Agrees to sell the portion of land shown as area H on Attachment A of this report being part of lot 102 DP 497446 contained within Record of Title 734774 to the adjoining property owner Fletcher Residential Limited at the current market value as determined by the Council appointed independent registered valuer, refer Public Excluded Attachment G of this report.

5. Notes that the approval to sell the portion of land at 177 Armagh Street is conditional upon public consultation as required under sections 78 and 138 of the Local Government Act 2002. In the event there are no unsatisfied objections staff are authorised to proceed with the sale. In the event of unsatisfied objections staff will report the matter back to the Council for consideration and determination.

6. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy, to undertake all actions, negotiate and conclude all the agreements necessary to facilitate the recommendations above on terms and conditions acceptable to him at his sole discretion.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 Fletcher Residential Ltd is undertaking the development of 46 apartments and 16 townhouses at 199 Armagh Street.

3.2 Resource consent for the development was granted in December 2024, and the approved consent plans are included as Attachment B. This incorporates the council owned land which is the subject of this report. As of August 2025, the associated building consent is under active processing.

3.3 The site forms part of the wider East Frame residential precinct, established under the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan (Blueprint Plan) in 2012. The Blueprint outlined a strategic framework for rebuilding the central city following the Canterbury earthquakes, identifying key anchor projects and enabling the creation of super lots—large, amalgamated parcels of land designed to support integrated, medium- to high-density development. This is one of several such blocks, planned to deliver coordinated urban outcomes and support the revitalisation of the city centre.

3.4 Adjacent and to the north of 199 Armagh Street, between the development site and the formed public footpath, lies an unused 3.5-metre-wide strip of land. This strip forms part of the underlying title associated with the Margaret Mahy Family Playground. Fletcher Residential Ltd have presented an unsolicited proposal to purchase and incorporate this land into their development for stormwater easements and pedestrian access.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

4.1 Staff have been approached by the owner of 199 Armagh Street, Fletcher Residential Limited, with request to acquire a strip of land located between their site and the formed footpath.

4.2 This 173m2 strip is 49.59 metres long by 3.5 metres wide.

4.3 The land described, forming part of Lot 102 DP 497446 and held in Record of Title 734774, is owned by the Christchurch City Council and encompasses the Margaret Mahy Playground.

4.4 The strip of land contains electricity cables and transformers owned by Orion and protected by way of easements. It remains unimproved, is separate from the Margaret Mahy Playground, and is located on the opposite side of the carpark from the playground. Photographs of this land are appended as Attachment D

4.5 The land in question is not suitable for any development on its own.

4.6 Now, the adjoining owner, Fletcher Residential Limited, has obtained Land Use Consent and is working through Building Consent to Develop 54 residential dwellings. The land is adjacent to blocks A and B. A plan showing the extent of the development is appended as Attachment C.

4.7 An agreement has been entered into with the adjoining property owner to enable the transfer of the land subject to Council approval. The purchaser is responsible for completing the necessary subdivision at their own cost, paying for the valuation by a valuer engaged by the Christchurch City Council, and paying the consideration for the land based on that valuation.

4.8 The agreement also includes a restrictive covenant ensuring public amenities are retained. This covenant is annexed as Attachment E

4.9 A review has been completed to confirm the Council’s obligations pursuant to Section 138 Of the Local Government Act 2002. This section of the Act requires the Council, in the event land is deemed surplus to requirements, to publicly consult on the proposal before it sells or disposes of, or agrees to sell or dispose of, the park or part of the park. While this strip of land has not been used as a park, it does form part of the underlying title with the Margaret Mahy playground so Council will to satisfy this and its obligations under sections 76 – 81 of the LGA “Decision Making” consultation will be undertaken. The scope of this is currently being developed with the Engagement Team and will be initiated following approval of the resolutions in this report.

4.10 In consideration of the land area being transferred, the value has been determined by valuation. The valuation is appended as Public Excluded Attachment G.

4.11 In addition to the valuation costs, the purchaser is responsible for covering all Council expenses related to the negotiation and completion of the proposed transfer, including staff time and legal fees up to a maximum of $10,000.

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.12 The following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:

4.12.1 Approve sale of land at the current market value as assessed by the Council’s independent registered valuer Public Excluded Attachment G.

4.12.2 Decline sale of land.

4.13 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.13.1 Nil.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.14 Preferred Option: Approve the sale of the land.

4.14.1 Option Description: Authorise the sale of part of 177 Armagh Street, as shown as 173m2 in Attachment A to the adjoining owner.

4.14.2 Option Advantages

· Removes the Council’s obligations to maintain an unused portion of land i.e. reduces operating costs.

· Provides unbudgeted revenue.

· Enables access for services and access to the 7 dwellings.

· Reduces rates paid by the Council and increases rates paid to the Council.

· Enables the approved resource consent plan to proceed.

4.14.3 Option Disadvantages

· Nil.

4.15 Option 2 – Decline the sale of land.

4.15.1 Option Description: Decline the sale of land to the adjoining owner.

4.15.2 Option Advantages

· The Council will retain ownership of the land, albeit for no likely operational purpose.

4.15.3 Option Disadvantages

· The land’s disjointed nature increases risks of unauthorized use or liability.

· Regular maintenance, such as mowing and landscaping, is required to ensure the land visually aligns with neighbouring properties, incurring ongoing costs and effort.

Analysis Criteria Ngā Paearu Wetekina

4.16 In considering the presented options and its decision, the Council should factor in the operational requirement to retain this land (low), the financial implications of retention (low) and the revenue gained from the recommended sale (moderate, in relation to the utility of the land area).

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option	Option 2 - Decline the sale
Cost to Implement	Nil – Costs borne by purchaser	Nil – No change from current
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	Nil – Costs borne by purchaser	Minor
Funding Source	Not applicable	Not applicable
Funding Availability	Not applicable	Not applicable
Impact on Rates	Increase of rates received

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

6.1 There is a low risk that, following transfer of the land, the property owner stalls or does not complete their intended developments. Should this occur, the Council will not be exposed to any form of financial claim or obligation.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.2 Statutory and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:

6.2.1 The delegation to divest land sits with the full elected Council.

6.3 Other Legal Implications:

6.3.1 The legal consideration is the agreement necessary to facilitate the sale of land. This has been drafted by the proposed purchasers’ solicitors and the Council legal team. This agreement is annexed as Attachment F.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.4 The required decision:

6.4.1 Aligns with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework.

6.4.2 Is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by considering the low impact on the public (unusable site).

6.4.3 Is consistent with the Council’s Plans and Policies.

6.5 This report does not support the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034). This is a one-off independent consideration through an unsolicited proposal but has a positive financial impact on the Councils budgets and plans i.e. does not affect levels of service, provides unplanned revenue by way of the sale and reduces operating costs of holding the land.

6.6 Aligns with the Councils Disposal of Property Policy 2000 and Councils Retention Criteria Appendix I.

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.7 Through the course of its decision-making processes, the Council is required to consider the views and preferences of persons likely to be affected by, or to have an interest in, the matter (Section 76 – 81 “ Decision Making” of the Local Government Act 2002).

6.8 In this instance, the land is not classified as Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977, nor is the site considered and open publicly accessible space (i.e. deemed ‘park’ under Section 138 of the Local Government Act 2002).

6.9 In consideration of the location, being adjacent to and on the same underlying title as the Margrette Mahy playground, consultation will be undertaken. The scope of this is currently being developed with the Engagement Team and will be initiated following approval of the resolutions in this report.

6.10 The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

6.10.1 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board.

6.11 The Community Board’s view has not been requested on this occasion, as the delegation to divest the land is held by the full Council.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.12 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.13 The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.14 This strip of land forms part of a modern title issued in 2017 and has not historically been under Mana Whenua ownership.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.15 The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.

6.16 The transfer of the of strip of land to the adjoining owner, will have no bearing on the effects of climate change.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 Following approval of the resolutions in this report staff will undertake the required consultation. The outcome of that will determine whether to proceed if there are no objections or require a further consideration and determination by the Council in the event there are objections.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Proposed subdivision of land to transfer Title Plan	25/1408427	112
b ⇩	RC Plan showing area to Transfer	25/1410861	113
c ⇩	Plan of 54 Residential Dwellings	25/1410864	114
d ⇩	Photography of proposed area to transfer	25/1474840	115
e ⇩	Land Covenant	25/1436513	119
f ⇩	Sale and Purchase Agreement	25/1447795	125
g	Valuation (Under Separate Cover) - Confidential	25/1619627
h ⇩	Disposal of Council Property Policy 2000	25/1719420	157

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Nigel Collings - Property Consultant

Approved By

Angus Smith - Manager Property Consultancy

Rupert Bool - Head of Parks

5. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee Minutes - 29 August 2025
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1769105
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Simone Gordon, Democratic Services Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Helen White, General Counsel / Director of Legal & Democratic Services

11. Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party Update
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1575065
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Kathy Jarden, Team Leader Leasing Consultancy
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Anne Columbus, General Manager Corporate Services/Chief People Officer

Category			Number
Total number of dogs on record			45,892
Total number of probationary owners			8
Total number of disqualified owners			9
Total number of dogs classified as dangerous (live records only)			4049
Total number of dogs classified as menacing (live records only)			311306
Number of infringement notices issued			1,0251,227
Dog attacks on people, stock, poultry, domestic animals or protected wildlife			653656
Dog rushing, intimidating people or domestic animals.			627631
Dogs barking, roaming or fouling, roaming dogs and miscellaneous matters)			5,1935,241
Number of prosecutions taken			2 1

ITEM NO.	GENERAL SUBJECT OF EACH MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED	SECTION	SUBCLAUSE AND REASON UNDER THE ACT	PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATION	Potential Release Review Date and Conditions
10.	Unsolicited Proposal for Sale of Part of 177 Armagh Street
	Attachment g - Valuation	s7(2)(h)	Commercial Activities	The release of information may impact on the Council's ability to negotiate commercial outcomes beneficial to ratepayers which outweighs the public interest.	19 August 2026 or after sale of property concludes
14.	Public Excluded Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee Minutes - 29 August 2025			Refer to the previous public excluded reason in the agendas for these meetings.
15.	Appointment of Directors to Council-controlled Organisations	s7(2)(a)	Protection of Privacy of Natural Persons	To protect the identity and reputations of candidates in the event they are not appointed, the protection of which outweighs the public interest.	20 September 2025 After the Council has made decisions and the candidates have been notified.
16.	Property Matter	s7(2)(b)(ii), s7(2)(h)	Prejudice Commercial Position, Commercial Activities	This report contains commercially sensitive information about upcoming decisions relating to a property leasing or sale arrangement and if publicly available at this point in time could prejudice a commercial position.	27 May 2036 Review when the site is sold or leased and that information becomes public

6. Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1763397
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Ann Tomlinson, Project Manager
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

No.	Report Title	Reference	Page
1	Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Strickland Street/Somerfield Street safety improvements	25/1375222	13

12. Council Policy and Practices 2024/2025 Section 10A requirements of the Dog Control Act September 2025
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1369237
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Lionel Bridger, Manager Animal Management
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Higgins, General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services