Jennifer Middendorf's Blog 01/09/2014: Tunnelling

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An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 1 September 2014 entitled, "Tunnelling".

Deborah Fitchett's Dreamwidth Blog 7/5/2014: In which she submits her hatr…

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An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 7 May 2014, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she submits her hatred of Riccarton Road".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 07/05/2014: Crowned with a Cone

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 07 May 2014 entitled, "Crowned with a Cone".

Central City Rebuild Summary Diagram

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A diagram illustrating how the rebuild of the three waters and roading infrastructure was to be managed and coordinated with other programmes of work in the central city.

Central City Implementation Plan

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A document outlining the methodology for rebuilding horizontal infrastructure in the central city, covering wastewater (local reticulation and trunk), wastewater pump stations, storm water (local reticulation and trunk), potable water, roads, and bridges.

Central City Delivery Management Plan

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A document outlining how the rebuild of wastewater, water supply, storm water and roading infrastructure was to be managed and coordinated with other programmes of work in the central city.

Raining soda water in Christchurch!

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In 1861, the city of Christchurch would have been virtually unrecognisable to a 21st century resident. Buildings were scattered sparsely throughout what is now the central business district and dirt roads and low fences traversed a landscape that was more grassland … Continue reading →

These boots are made for walking… in 19th century Christchurch.

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In present-day Christchurch we might be finding the road a little uneven at the moment with our potholes and repair patches, but what was the situation like for our early settlers? The terrain was different for one thing: envision dirty, … Continue reading →