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Surface Flooding Reduction Programme

5 September 2025

A programme aiming to address reoccurring surface flooding in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will get under way with four ‘quick win’ projects.

At the 3 September Council meeting, Christchurch City Council approved the first tranche of work in the Surface Flooding Reduction Programme, which has $20 million per year to reduce regular surface flooding issues experienced by communities.

Projects include:

  • Flockton Street Area - Stormwater pump station
  • Bells Creek – Stormwater pump station and overland flow controls
  • Greenpark – Stormwater network upgrades
  • Emmet Orcades - Stormwater network upgrades and diversion

Two further tranches of work have been identified and will be investigated.