Regeneration Overview

A general overview of the Regeneration project.

The Waimakariri Residential Red Zone Recovery Plan contains proposed land uses and activities for the five regeneration areas in Kaiapoi, The Pines Beach and Kairaki, including new parks and reserves, walking and cycling tracks, BMX track, a dog park, provision for heritage and mahinga kai activities, mixed business use areas, roads and infrastructure sites, and rural activities.

The first steps of putting the Recovery Plan in to action are underway. Here's a review of what happened in 2019;

2019 Progress Summary

During 2020 we're aiming to:

Continue community planting days for the Honda forest
Finish road upgrades to Charles Street, Cass Street, Jollie Street and Hall Street
Continue developing the walking and cycling path network in Kaiapoi east and South
Complete stage 2 of the Kaiapoi River dredging works
Consult on and develop designs for the new Pines Beach entrance reserve
Continue with the development of the Kaiapoi east sports and recreation area, such as the playing fields, softball diamonds, changing rooms, landscape planting and the carpark
Finish the last section of the Riverbank Walkway
Design and construct new pile moorings in the Kaiapoi Marine Precinct
Create a viewing platform in Corcoran Reserve on the former pumping station structure
Put up new signage throughout the regeneration areas
Begin design work on the community studios hub and croquet facility in Kaiapoi South
Establish partnership arrangements and develop a masterplan for the Heritage and Mahinga kai area
Finalise the legal establishment of the new reserves, including the new reserves names

This is our timeline for projects through to 2021;