Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 88 submissions about the Draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan for Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and Koukourarata Port Levy

What you told us

The majority of submitters said overall, they support or somewhat support the draft Plan (50, 57%). Many submitters made comments or raised concerns about the Coastal Panel’s preferred pathway for particular assets. You can read more about what we heard in the meeting agenda below, which includes the staff report. To read all the feedback we received, download the submission table below.

Changes we've made following public feedback

Based on feedback, staff have recommended that Council adopts the Adaptation Plan with the following amendments:

• Amend the preferred pathway for the Governor’s Bay to Allandale Foreshore Track to include protection of the stretch of track between the Governors Bay Jetty and the Council pump station at an additional estimated cost of $3M.
• Retain the preferred pathway for Governors Bay Teddington Road but add a new alternative option of road raising.
• Retain the preferred pathway for Wharf Road in Port Levy but add a new alternative option of moving the section of Wharf Road located at the head of the harbour, inland.

Meeting details and decision making process

Due to the significance of this decision, the full Council (rather than a smaller Hearings Panel) will read the staff report, consider all feedback and hear from those who wish to speak about their submission, before making a decision.

Date: Friday 31 January 2025

Time: 9.30am

Venue: Council Chambers, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

You’re welcome to attend this meeting or watch online. If you asked to speak you should already have a time booked. If you asked to speak but have not received a speaking time, please contact the Hearings Advisor, Natasha McDonnell on 03 941 5112 as soon as possible. The outcome of the Council meeting will be recorded in the meeting minutes and available on this webpage three working days after the meeting.