A large crane on the Ferrymead bridge, viewed from Tidal View road.
A stone clock tower on the cliffs near Ferrymead.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Demolition of Ferrymead Bridge".
High rise developments dominate skylines and are contentious in many low rise urban environments. Christchurch is no exception and its residents have historically been vocal in articulating their opinions on matters they care about, especially in regard to projects they perceive will ruin their ‘garden city’. At the turn of the millennium, developers were preparing yet another proposal which would get the tongues wagging in Christchurch with the development of the former Ferrymead Tavern site on Ferry Road. The planning process was a long and antagonistic one with many individuals viewing the built towers with a look of ‘disgust’ and discontent. In an ironic twist, the seismic activity in Christchurch over the last few years which has had major implications for a range of planning issues, incrementally led to the death of highly controversial Ferrymead ‘Water’s Edge’ Apartments.
A video of the removal of the earthquake-damaged Medway Street bridge from the banks of the Avon River. The video shows members of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team removing the bridge and preparing it for transport to the Ferrymead Heritage Park. It will remain at the park until a permanent home can be found for it as an earthquake memorial.
A photograph of a row of images of faces pasted on a wall. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead, wall between Tidal View and Ferry Road".
A photograph of a row of images of faces pasted on a wall. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead, wall between Tidal View and Ferry Road".
A photograph of a row of images of faces pasted on a wall. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead, wall between Tidal View and Ferry Road".
A photograph of a row of images of faces pasted on a wall. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead, wall between Tidal View and Ferry Road".
A photograph of a row of images of faces pasted on a wall. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Ferrymead, wall between Tidal View and Ferry Road".
A PDF copy of pages 200-201 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Christchurch Coastal Pathway'. Photos: Janine Banbury
A very different looking Castle Rock to what was there pre earthquakes.