| July 2010 |
The High Street Upgrade Begins
The laying of tram tracks and further street enhancements along High Street, between Cashel Street and Lichfield Street. The work includes new paving and kerb lay out, increased space for outdoor dining, the replacement of some trees and some changes to parking. The aim is to create a pedestrian-friendly environment and develp links between Central City and the City Mall.
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| June 2010 |
Tram Tracks Go Down In Oxford Terrace
The beginning of June saw work started on the extension between Hereford Street and Worcester Street.
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| Easter 2010 |
Easter Tram Works
Around 40 metres of curved tram track was laid accoss the intersection of Colombo Street and Hereford Street over Easter. The City Mall contractors worked solidly for 5 days and work was completed ahead of schedule.
Contractors working over Easter to install our tram tracks.
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| March 2010 |
Easter Road Closure - Colombo/Hereford Intersection
The inetersection of Colombo Street and Hereford Street will be closed over Easter 2010 to allow tram tracks to be laid. The road closure will come into effect from 7pm Wednesday 31st March and run until late on the Thursday evening 6th April.
The works will include excavation and the laying of concrete foundations, some kerbing work and the installation of new traffic lights.
One lane of traffic will remain open on the south west corner of the intersection, allowing limited vehicle access - public bus services will be diverted around the site.
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| January 2010 |
Work Starts on High Street
Work has resumed on the Tram Extenstion.
The tracks are being laid on High Street in the City Mall, eventually leading all the way to Litchfield Street.
An artist's impression of a tram running on the extended route through City Mall.
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| 17 December 2009 |
Mayor Officially Opens City Mall
The new-look pedestrian and shopping precinct was officially opened today by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. To celebrate the refurbishment of the Cashel Mall, rides on a Horse Drawn tram, for a gold coin donation will run until 23 December 2009.
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| November 2009 |
City Mall Completed!
The revitalisation of City Mall is complete!!!
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| August/September 2009 |
The special work and curved rails are here!
The new Diamond Crossing and grooved rail for the 1.6 km Christchurch Tramway extension has arrived and been laid. The tram extension is part of the City Councils plan to rejuvenate the inner city with a target of having 40,000 residents living inside the four avenues which will add to the vitality of Christchurch.
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Cashel High Street Curved Rails
Oxford Terrace Curved Rails
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| 30 June 2009 |
Long Term Council Community 2009-2019 Plan
The Council on 30th June 2009 decided to extend the city tramway, with the first stage to the corner of High and Tuam Streets to be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
The proposal to extend the city tram route was included in the draft Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) 2009-19, released for Public consultation in March.
The Council approved the proposal to extend the route as far as the intesection of High Street and Tuam Street by 2011 to open in time for the Rugby World Cup in september/October of that year, and confirmed the funding for the second stage of the extension along High Street and Ferry Road to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, the Music Centre of Christchurch and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) to be completed by the summer of 2013. Funding of $11.5 million is set aside in the LTCCP to achieve this.
The route selected for the tram extension fits with the Council's strategy to revitalise the Central City, linking destinations north and south of Cathedral Square. The tram is expected to attract more development in the up-and-coming area in the Central City South.
Ninety public submissions were received on the proposed tram extension, with 65 of those in support of the project. Further consultation will be carried out on specific parts of the route as design details are finalised. The project team will liaise with those affected by construction.
The firist stage of the extended route turns south at Worcester Boulevard, heading down Oxford Terrace, through City Mall and south-east along High Street, turning north into Colombo Street toward the Square to meet the existing line behind the Cathedral.
Stage two travels further south-east along High Street from Tuam Street, past the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, with details yet to be confirmed, then along St Asaph Street and Barbadoes Street as far as the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Stage 1 Route has been finalised.
Stage 2 Route is still to be finalised.
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| Easter 2009 |
Colombo Street closure allows tram tracks to be laid
Colombo Street was closed over the Easter break so tram tracks could be laid by the Project City Mall team.
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| 17 March 2008 |
Special public consultation for allowing trams in City Mall
The Christchurch City Council initiated a public consultation to provide for trams in the City Mall as it gears up for a wider consultation to extend the tramway in central city.
For more information please visit the Christchurch City Council website. |