Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River is at this point on Avonside Drive 10 km from the estuary. At high tide the river now overflows its banks showing that the ground has sunk by about 40 cm".
An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The River Avon winding its way through densely populated housing. For now, much of the land alongside the River Avon is zoned red, and will not be built upon any time soon".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River is at this point on Avonside Drive 10 km from the estuary. At high tide the river now overflows its banks showing that the ground has sunk by about 40 cm".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River is at this point on Avonside Drive 10 km from the estuary. At high tide the river now overflows its banks showing that the ground has sunk by about 40 cm".
A warning sign posted on River Road beside the Avon River reads "Health warning, contaminated water. Due to sewage overflows this water is unsafe for human contact and activity and is a public health risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not cosume and seafood or shellfish collected from this area." The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. River Rd subsidence".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Copthorne Hotel reflected in the Avon River".
A view over the Avon River to a building being constructed on Oxford Terrace.
Sewage being pumped into the Avon River as a result of broken pipes underground.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Slumping near the Avon River on Avonside Drive".
The water level of the Avon River is higher than normal along Avonside Drive.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River photographed from Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River photographed from Dallington Terrace".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Colombo Street bridge over the Avon River".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Avon River photographed from Dallington Terrace".
A photograph of blossoming cherry trees next to the Avon River near Hereford Street.
An aerial photograph of new rowing club buildings along the Avon River in Wainoni.
A photograph of the Avon River. On the far bank is a temporary pump.
Cracks in a footpath in Kaiapoi, where the land has slumped towards the river.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Footbridge over Avon river, Christchurch
A dock by the riverbank walkway alongside New Brighton Road which has been closed off to the public. The area has flooded at high tide due to ground subsidence".
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. In the background is the string quartet from Christchurch Girls High School which played before the event.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Avon River looking east from the Montreal Street bridge".
A photograph of the gravel flood banks built on the banks of the Avon River.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Avonside Drive. Building up the Avon River stop banks".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Avonside Drive. Building up the Avon River stop banks".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Medway Street footbridge over the River Avon".
A photograph of the gravel flood banks built on the banks of the Avon River.
A photograph of the gravel flood banks built on the banks of the Avon River.