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.
  • The DEMP Project Manager meet with St Albans School around their concerns for the safety of children travelling to and from the school, which they presented to the Board on at its 9 May 2024 meeting.
  • At its meeting on 11 July 2024, the Board resolved to approve the recommended solution for Francis Ave and Flockton Street (including installing four safe speed platforms on the latter) in response to the increase in traffic following the opening of Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) to meet the Notice of Requirement condition to improve the operation of Cranford/Sherborne Streets or implement calming on affected streets, where traffic increases by more than 30% as a result of the opening of the CNC.
  • At its meeting on 14 November 2024, the Board resolved various improvements to Cranford Street as part of the CNC DEMP project, and recommended that the Council approve the bus lane option for relevant peak-hour lanes between Innes Road and Berwick Street after considering 629 submissions and 14 deputations on the improvements for Cranford Street and peak-hour lane options.
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.
  • The Board’s LTP 2024-34 submission highlighted its prioritisation of the DEMP as its signal that it would advocate for money to stay on time and budget for it.
  • Funding for the DEMP was retained by the Council in the LTP 2024-34. The Council’s letter of response to the Board after the adoption of its LTP noted its commitment to $9.231 million for the Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Effects Management Plan.
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).
  • The webpage for the St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau transport projects details improvements aimed at managing the traffic from the Christchurch Northern Corridor and improving connections for pedestrians and cyclists in the area: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/transport/improving-our-transport-and-roads/transport-projects/stalbans-edgeware-mairehau-projects/.
  • The Board fed into the consultation information on the options for Cranford Street: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/cranford.
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.
  • At its meeting on 11 July 2024, the Board resolved to renew the road corridor pavement on Flockton Street to reduce vibrations.
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.
  • The report to the Board’s 11 July 2024 meeting regarding the DEMP recommendations for Francis Avenue and Flockton Street included the standard reporting section on climate change impact considerations, which noted that the proposals are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.
  • The consultation on the options for Cranford Street was requested to include information on the projected emissions for each option.