An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 25 June 2013, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she writes more bad earthquake poetry".The entry was downloaded on 16 April 2015.
A close-up photograph of the damage to the support arm of the clock hour setting circle from the Townsend Telescope. The arm was bent out of shape during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of the platform for the Townsend Telescope amongst the rubble of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake, severely damaging the telescope.
An example of a SCIRT safety alert. Safety alerts were sent out to Delivery Team Health and Safety representatives after an incident who then sent or delivered them to subcontractors.
A submission produced by the consultancies for the ACENZ Innovate NZ Awards of Excellence 2016, providing details about how the design team supporting SCIRT was formed, and how successful design delivery was achieved.
A report which details the findings of a performance audit carried out by the Office of the Auditor-General to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of arrangements to repair Christchurch's horizontal infrastructure.
A plan which describes how SCIRT will manage the coordination of utility authority liaison and utility relocation or protection during the design and construction phases of the rebuild schedule. The first version of this plan was produced on 15 November 2011.
A guideline to inform designers on the design of an Automated Flushing Siphon System as a means to reduce the frequency of blockages on the wastewater network caused by pipe dips and flat grades.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 18 April 2011, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she mentions things she forgot to mention".The entry was downloaded on 16 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 25 February 2011, posted to Livejournal. The entry is titled, "In which she has a shower of sorts".The entry was downloaded on 14 April 2015.
Damage to a house in Richmond. Part of a concrete patio has slumped, leaving large cracks, and a gap has opened up between the house and the patio. The photographer comments, "The concrete patio is broken into big slabs".
A copy of the plan developed in 2011 to facilitate a collaborative approach between all stakeholders and minimise the impact on the traffic network, because of the extensive repair works necessary to repair vertical and horizontal infrastructure.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 1 June 2012, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she's been swallowed by a fanfic".The entry was downloaded on 16 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 17 September 2010, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she doesn't have a hovercraft".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
Part of the forecourt at the Shell Shirley petrol station has lifted above the rest, after the underground petrol tanks were pushed upwards by liquefaction. Liquefaction silt covers the lower part of the forecourt. The photographer comments, "Tanks at Shell Shirley floated out of the ground".
A news crew have set up a satellite dish on the side of the road in Stoneyhurst Street. In the background is the rubble of a demolished wooden building. The photographer comments, "TV crews set up near Bealey-Papanui corner - these were in Stoneyhurst St".
University of Canterbury IT staff in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. IT staff discuss system issues - or biscuits. Deborah Pearson, Sean Lowry, Malcolm Smeaton".
A kite flying above New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kites at New Brighton on a Sunday afternoon".
Kites flying above New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kites at New Brighton on a Sunday afternoon".
Kites flying above New Brighton beach. The photographer comments, "A bike ride to New Brighton and the beach 3 weeks after the Feb 22 quake. Roads were still very rough and under reconstruction. Kites at New Brighton on a Sunday afternoon".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Brick cladding is badly cracked and buckled, and some bricks have fallen. There is a large gap between the floor and the foundations. The photographer comments, "Brick walls still clinging on".
Damage to a house in Richmond. Brick cladding is badly cracked and buckled, and some bricks have fallen. There is a large gap between the floor and the foundations. The photographer comments, "Brick walls still clinging on".
A tool, in the form of a poster, given to workshop and toolbox participants and hung up at worksites and in offices, outlining five easy steps to minimise the impact of roadworks on businesses.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 23 December 2011, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which she is home despite it all".The entry was downloaded on 16 April 2015.
A paper which outlines SCIRT's approach to asset assessment, design and repair of damaged retaining walls, and presents a case study of a retaining wall rebuild, on Cunningham Terrace, Lyttelton.
A photograph of Barnaby Bennett of Freerange Press (right) addressing the crowd for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City' at Smash Palace. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
A photograph of the Gap Filler Dance-O-Mat talk and speed dancing session on site at the Gap Filler Dance-O-Mat. The event was part of FESTA 2012.
A collection of 10 fact sheets describing SCIRT's work. These were put together at the start of SCIRT's programme in 2012, with some translated into other languages. These accessible, cost-effective tools were displayed in public places and taken to community meetings.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 7 September 2010, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which the mind works in mysterious ways".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.
An entry from Deborah Fitchett's blog for 29 March 2011, posted to Dreamwidth. The entry is titled, "In which is heartily sick of thinking about water".The entry was downloaded on 17 April 2015.