A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A plaque on the Cambridge Terrace side of the River Avon commemorating the Scottish Pioneers".
A warning which reads "Polluted Water, Please avoid Contact, Christchurch City Council" on a tree next to the Avon River in Avonside.
The Avon river, with some cordon fence visible on the left and the central Police station in the background between the trees.
A view down the Avon River in the city centre. A street sign marks out an uneven surface further down the street.
A concrete slab blocking access to the Medway Street footbridge. The footbridge was badly warped in the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Someone has spray painted graffiti on the concrete block. Behind the concrete is a section of safety fence further blocking access.
An aerial photograph of Locksley Avenue in Dallington.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Avonside Drive".
The Pleasant Point Yacht Club flooded at high tide.
An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An area within the loop of the Avon River which is all red zoned now. There is some land near River Road on the other side of the river which is also red".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A photograph of a residential property on River Road in Richmond. A pipe over the fence is being used to supply water temporarily".
The Avon River and the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai are features of the urban environment of Christchurch City and are popular for recreational and tourist activities. These include punting, rowing, organized yachting, water skiing, shoreline walking, bird watching, recreational fishing and aesthetic appreciation. The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 significantly affected the estuarine and river environments, affecting both the valued urban recreation resources and infrastructure. The aim of the research is to evaluate recreational opportunities using a questionnaire, assess levels of public participation in recreation between winter 2014 and summer 2014-2015 and evaluate the quality of recreational resources. The objective is to determine the main factors influencing recreational uses before and after the February 2011 earthquake and to identify future options for promoting recreational activities. Resource evaluation includes water quality, wildlife values, habitats, riparian strip and the availability of facilities and infrastructure. High levels of recreational participation usually occurred at locations that provided many facilities along with their suitability for family activities, scenic beauty, relaxation, amenities and their proximity to residences. Some locations included more land-based activities, while some included more water-based activities. There were greater opportunities for recreation in summer compared to winter. Activities that were negatively affected by the earthquake such as rowing, kayaking and sailing have resumed. But activities at some places may be limited due to the lack of proper tracks, jetty, public toilets and other facilities and infrastructure. Also, some locations had high levels of bacterial pollution, excessive growth of aquatic plants and a low number of amenity values. These problems need to be solved to facilitate recreational uses. In recovering from the earthquake, the enhancement of recreation in the river and the Estuary will lead to a better quality of life and the improved well-being and psychological health of Christchurch residents. It was concluded that the Avon River and the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai continue to provide various opportunities of recreation for users.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Looking across the Ferrier Fountain and Victoria Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An earthquake-damaged property on Locksley Avenue".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A residential property on Dallington Terrace".