Measures of Success

Outdoor spaces are of high quality and activated by the community.

Progress to date / actions taken

• Through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board advocated for improved stormwater management and biodiversity outcomes within the Grassmere development.

Measures of success

Commercial and heavy vehicle access is established from Cranford Street.

Progress to date / actions taken

• Through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board raised concerns regarding heavy vehicle access through residential streets and advocated for urgent access from Cranford Street.

Measures of success

The local roading network is repaired to address damage caused by sustained heavy vehicle use.

Progress to date / actions taken

• Through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board highlighted the need for remediation of affected roads and ongoing monitoring of transport impacts.

Measures of success

Regular monitoring is undertaken to track vehicle movements on Cranford Street and across the impacted wider roading network.

Progress to date / actions taken

• At an information on 13 April 2026, the Board received a project update on the Grassmere Wastewater Storage Facility, with a focus on:
  • Traffic impacts and access arrangements (including ongoing work to enable access from Cranford Street)
  • Mitigation of construction effects on nearby residents
    
  • Communication planning with the local community around key milestones
    
• The Board requested ongoing visibility of traffic management and community communication, and indicated interest in further information sessions as the project progresses.

Measures of success

Tree canopy coverage is maximised in alignment with the Ōtautahi-Christchurch Urban Forest Plan.

Progress to date / actions taken

• In its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board expressed its support for continued investment around the Grassmere development that addresses canopy tree coverage, and biodiversity enhancement.

Measure of success

Submissions to the Annual and Long Term Plan for additional greenspace or community amenities.

Progress to date / actions taken

• Through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board advocated for improved provision of community amenities within the Grassmere development.

Progress to date / actions taken

• At its 13 April 2026 meeting, the Board received from a resident a public forum presentation on infrastructure impacts and truck movements in Grassmere Street, and facilitated for residents to watch a subsequent information session at the end of the meeting related to those concerns.