Read updates on our plans to engage with the downstream effects of the Christchurch Northern Corridor
Measures of Success

Residents are kept informed of future projects to continue to mitigate the effects of the CNC.

Progress to date/actions taken
  • The Board received regular briefings from staff to understand and gain an oversight of the project team’s investigations and monitoring of the effects of the CNC, progressing toward engagement with the community about projects for Francis Avenue and Flockton Street.
  • DEMP traffic calming trials: A mixture of speed humps, road narrowing, and chicanes were trialled from August to October 2022. Result were analysed during the trials and further investigated for the rest of 2022.
  • Engagement for traffic calming project on Flockton Street and Francis Avenue ran from 30 August – 27 September 2023 and the Board was further briefed subsequent to this consultation on the engagement results.
Measures of success

Funding is provided to support projects.

Progress to date / actions taken
  • The Board, in its submission on the Council’s Annual Plan 2023/24 advocated to ensure relevant projects stay on time and on budget as per the DEMP staged plan.
  • The Board Chair in the LTP briefing to Council in October 2023 highlighted the priority of retaining DEMP funding.
Measures of success

Funding is provided to support projects.

Progress to date / actions taken
  • In its submission on the Council’s Annual Plan 2023/24, the Board advocated specifically for Project 17088 (Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Effects Delivery Package) retaining its priority.
  • The Board in its submission on the Draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan, advocated that the Plan needs to consider the downstream effects of the Christchurch Northern Corridor around St Albans, and factor in the changes seen as a result in downstream effects and the resulting Downstream Effects Management Plan (DEMP).
Measures of success

Decision will be made on options for a street renewal along Flockton Street.

Progress to date / actions taken
  • The Board has been briefed, and fed back at briefings, in April and June 2023, on DEMP updates relevant to supporting the consideration of options for street renewal along Flockton Street as the investigation work has been further developed.
Measures of success

Any initiatives will support the goals of the Ōtautahi Christchurch Climate Resilience Strategy.

Progress to date / actions taken
  • The Board’s advocacy for DEMP projects within its submission on the Councils Annual Plan 2023/24, was complemented in that submission by the emphasis on its commitment to supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the Ōtautahi Christchurch Climate Resilience Strategy's climate goals.
  • The Board followed up on supporting the growing number of cyclists visiting local shops in the DEMP area by providing a safe and convenient parking solution in the form of bike racks to be installed at the Cranford Street and Westminster Street intersection, thereby promoting sustainable transportation and enhancing access to local businesses. The Start Work Notice issued in February 2024, for the work to start the following month.