Central City Design Parameters

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document created in 2011, demonstrating the design parameters for the rebuild of wastewater, storm water, water supply and roading in the central city.

Central City Implementation Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

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 Impact Dashboard

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of a spreadsheet used to identify the impacts of traffic management in the central city.

Central City Utilities Coordination

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A copy of the plan, created in 2011, detailing how the rebuild of the three waters and road infrastructure was to be coordinated with other utility operators.

Christchurch City

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Helicopter Flight over Christchurch New Zealand

Central City Programme Engagement Plan

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A copy of the plan, developed in 2011, outlining the communication and community engagement that supported SCIRT's central city programme and kept Christchurch residents informed about this work.

Central City Rebuild Summary Diagram

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

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 Delivery Management Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

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.

Central City Rebuild Communication Structure

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A diagram created in 2011, showing the communication structure across rebuild agencies.

Central City Asset Assessment Report

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An outline, created in 2011, of the levels of service and condition of the horizontal infrastructure within the central city, providing a broad indication of damage, service levels provided to residents and business owners, and used to estimate the cost of repairs following the earthquake events.

Central City Delivery Management Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A plan which describes how SCIRT would manage the risks associated with rebuilding horizontal infrastructure within Christchurch's central city area. The first version of this plan was produced on 24 October 2013.

Central City Delivery Plan Presentation - Short Version

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A shortened version of a presentation created in 2011, outlining the approach to the central city rebuild.

Smiths City Car Park

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Demolition (Deconstruction) of the partially pancaked multi story car park above the old Smith City building. Taken from the Moorhouse-Colombo Street flyover.

Central City Delivery Plan and Risk Workshop Presentation

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A detailed presentation created in 2011, outlining the approach to the central city rebuild and associated risk management.

Beca Heritage Week brochure - Central City

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A brochure created for Beca Heritage Week 2014, outlining SCIRT's repair work on heritage structures in the Central City. It was handed out to members of the public at SCIRT's walk and talk tours.

Central City Transport Optimisation Management Plan

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

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.

Central City newsletters for businesses and residents

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document containing examples of newsletters printed and distributed to the inner city businesses and residents, to prepare them for the upcoming SCIRT rebuild work and update them on the positive progress being made.

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 33

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Damaged buildings on Manchester Street, the facades of which have fallen into the street. The Grand Chancellor can be seen in the background. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Central city, Grand Chancellor at back".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 25

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Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Extensive damage can be seen on the north-west and south-west corners of the building.

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 34

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Damaged buildings on Manchester Street, the facades of which have fallen into the street. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 44

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A small tower on top of a roof in the Arts Centre. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Arts Centre".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 14

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Damage to a house in Richmond. The foundation is cracked, and a gap is visible between the foundation and the house. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Broken foundations, River Rd".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 48

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The clock tower at the Arts Centre supported by steel and wooden bracing to prevent further damage. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Arts Centre".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 41

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People look through the cordon fencing on the Bridge of Remembrance. The Grand Chancellor can be seen through the arch of the bridge. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Grand Chancellor Hotel through the Bridge of Remembrance".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 56

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A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 60

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A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 27

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Damage to the south-west corner of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A section of wall has collapsed, exposing the rooms within. Some of the stones have fallen onto a vehicle parked nearby. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes St".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 42

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People look through the cordon fencing on the Bridge of Remembrance. The Grand Chancellor can be seen through the arch of the bridge.

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 05

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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, "A bike ride around the CBD. Our house - foundations and floor parted".

Central City Tour, 4 April 2011 - Photograph 01

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Damage to a house in Richmond. Large gaps are visible between the floor and the foundation, and between the foundation and the patio. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Our house - patio is heading west - or the sunroom is heading east".