$1.9b For Extensive Capital Programme
All projects marked with an asterisk form part of Council's contribution to the proposed Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy, which plans for long-term growth and change. This Strategy is in partnership with Selwyn and Waimakariri district councils, Environment Canterbury (the Regional Council), and Transit NZ.
The Council will spend $1.9 billion over the next 10 years to deliver an extensive capital projects programme. Of this, $132.5 million has been allocated to various projects in Banks Peninsula. This reflects the Council's adoption of the capital projects as agreed in the memorandum of understanding relating to the merger with Banks Peninsula District Council.
Included are projects which relate to the Council's renewal and replacement programme. Large renewal and replacement projects to be done include the ocean outfall, the Blenheim Road deviation, buying Hendersons Basin land for storm-water management, new digesters at the Christchurch Waste Treatment Plant and various upgrades to the sewage treatment, water, roading and storm-water systems. Funding amounts are adjusted for inflation.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
New leisure centres* $12.5m 2007-16. The Aquatic Facilities Plan considers the city's needs for the next 30 years and identifies the need to build three new indoor pool facilities (taking the city total to six). The first will be at Papanui, replacing existing outdoor pools at Belfast, Papanui and Edgeware, all of which are nearing the end of their operational lives. The plan will be reviewed after five years but as it stands, it predicts the next priority will be in the west, in about 2015. Additionally, the plan includes the addition soon of a learn-to-swim pool at Pioneer Leisure Centre.
School safety zone infrastructure* $1.05m over 10 years.
Lyttelton Marina $8.5m. As part of a plan to develop council land at Naval Point as a safe marina for up to 400 boats, the Council will retain 2.6ha of land for as foreshore reserve, public boat ramps, small-boat launching facilities, promenades and parking.
City Mall renovation* $10.5m. The City Mall renovation seeks to help re-establish the area as a premier retailing and public destination. Efforts will focus on improving the physical features of the mall and enhancing retail management and coordination.
Civil Defence building $3.6m in 2007/08. A review of Civil Defence operations in Canterbury carried out with Environment Canterbury identified potential issues. This project includes providing a separate Civil Defence building, and is a cost-share with Environment Canterbury.
Christchurch Art Gallery air-conditioning plant upgrade $189,000. For completion in 2012/13.
Fit-out for new Civic Offices $4.3m 2007-10. The normal cost for tenants for office fit-out, eg fixtures. It does not include funding to build the new offices. There is no provision in the budget for capital expenditure on the present Tuam Street offices should the Council decide not to move.
TRANSPORT
New Bus Exchange* $59.7m. The present exchange in Lichfield Street has already reached capacity and expansion is needed in the next three to five years. The new facility should open in late 2010. Contributions, worth an estimated $32m, are expected from Central Government and development contributions will contribute another $25m, leaving $2.1m to be rates funded.
Central City Transport Strategy projects* $6.8m over 10 years. The Central City Transport Concept aims to improve travel to, from and around the central city. Improvements proposed include a core zone focusing on a high-quality pedestrian-friendly environment, improving the Lichfield-Tuam corridor, supporting a new Bus Exchange and introducing themed street designs. Some changes in the way central city parking is managed and developed are also included. Over all, these improvements will reduce traffic’s impact, making the central city a better place to live, work and play.
Streets and transport improvements* $194.4m over 10 years. A package of improvements needed to cater for our growing city and increasing travel needs, driven by and supporting the Metropolitan Christchurch Transport Strategy (MCTS) and other related strategies. It covers all improvements to (as opposed to replacements of) main roads, cycleways and public transport infrastructure, as well as safety improvements.
Lyttelton inner-harbour road* $5.1m over 10 years. For seal widening, carriageway improvement and new sections of footpath to create a continuous link from Charteris Bay to Purau.
Lyttelton Port alternative access* $9.6m in 2007-12. For a new access road to the proposed new marina and for the construction of a new roadway for heavy traffic to access the port container area.
PARKS, ENVIRONMENT
Botanic Gardens project* $11.1m in 2008 - 10. A master plan for the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park is being developed and it has been estimated that $10m would be needed to replace the gardens visitors’ centre and upgrade staff facilities. This plan is expected to be available for public consultation later in the year. Preparatory work is under way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Botanic Gardens in 2013.
Tree renewal $11.4m over 10 years. Many of the city’s trees are old and need replacing.The aim is to replace 1% of the city’s trees each year.
Strategic land purchases* $39.5m 2007-16. To buy land to meet strategic objectives set for open space, conservation, storm-water management and urban regeneration. This will include the recommendations from the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy when agreed to and adopted.A specific loan ($60m) will be raised to create a revolving reserve fund for land purchases, with funds invested until needed.
Avon River Central City Strategy* $1.7m over 10 years. The Council has developed a plan to help look after the Avon River and its central city surroundings so that they remain a showpiece of our Garden City. It features improvements to water quality, possible road closures, upgrading of walkways and cycleways, heritage conservation and places for more artworks. Implementing all work could take 25 years.
WATER & WASTE
Expansion of Christchurch Waste Treatment Plant* $18.1m in 2011-14. Additional capacity is required to meet city growth and waste treatment loads.
Biosolids drying facility* $22.6m from 2007- 2009. After this year the Council it will not be able to dispose of sludge into the Burwood Landfill. To transport and dispose of material into Kate Valley would cost $2m a year.
Replacing stormwater pipes* $11.5m over 10 years. Large sections of city sewer network need replacing, including 55km of aged timber and concrete-lined drains.
Replace old wastewater pipelines* $3.4m in 2014-16. To replace some of the old brick-barrel pipelines.
Snellings No.2 Drain $2.6m in 2007-08. To improve storm-water network and management of the waterways into which it discharges. This will enhance capacity of the drain that serves the Marshland/Burwood area and will lower loads on systems serving new Waitikiri and Westhaven subdivisions.
Waste minimisation* $21.4m in 2008/09. More kerbside recycling and organics collection are among options being considered to further reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill.
Akaroa water upgrade $15.3m in 2009-12. To improve the quality and dry-weather security of the public water supply, including treatment upgrades, improved system management and securing additional water sources to supplement existing stream supplies.
Lyttelton Harbour Basin effluent disposal* $13.2m in 2009-12. To review and, if needed, upgrade the existing treatment and disposal facilities at the wastewater schemes at Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay and Lyttleton. |
