Streets and public spaces (A)
- (A3) New north-south corridor: The Council has begun work towards the Oram Avenue extension through New Brighton Mall to Hawke Street by purchasing the required land. Having acquired 56 Brighton Mall, demolition of the former Westpac building commenced on Monday, 25 September 2023 to make way for a pedestrian walkway. The demolition works are expected to take approximately three months. Once completed, the site will be temporarily fenced while design work is completed. Once the pedestrian walkway is completed, ChristchurchNZ will support its activation, alongside the community, by providing some lighting and beautification. Further progress to deliver the Oram Avenue extension will depend on the confirmation of funding in the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan.
- (A4) Brighton Mall upgrade: In its Annual Plan FY23/24, the Council brought forward $300,000 for initial planning and design works to upgrade New Brighton Mall between Oram Ave and Marine Parade. This is in support of the proposed development by the Greater New Brighton Group on the site adjoining the southern side of this section of the mall. Initial planning and scheme design work commenced in July. Any further works will require funding via the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan.
- (A5) General streetscape enhancements: Staff sought public feedback on the Gateway to New Brighton project scheme design in late July/August. It includes cycling and walking facilities along Pages and Seaview Rds, connecting the Ōtākaro Avon River to New Brighton’s mall, pier and hot pools, and the resurfacing of Seaview Rd in a manner consistent with other master plan-related streetscape upgrades. The project also converts the existing roundabout into a new pocket park around the established palm tree, consistent with the western gateway into the shopping centre anticipated by the master plan. The pocket park will include paths for walking and cycling along with artwork developed in collaboration with mana whenua. This proposed project is subject to funding, Council and statutory approval.
Land and development (B)
- (B1) New residential development: ChristchurchNZ is supporting the Seaview housing development by DGM Group which is underway within walking distance of the commercial centre. This project will see 74 townhouses built on the former Central New Brighton School site on Seaview Road. Stage Two is near completion and work to install a public artwork on the public reserve running through the development is underway. Resource Consent has been granted on the first of three vacant sites along Beresford Street for a further housing project over all three.
Recovery together (C)
- (C1) A stronger, active business association: The Town Team continues to meet and have been working on a number of small-scale projects to build community connection and inspire local pride.
- (C3) Transitional projects and events: After the successful completion of the creative pilot project and Expressions of Interest for new community ownership, the Roy Stokes Hall was sold to a local community group to activate in an ongoing way as a community space. LiVs has been supporting handover of the site to this group. ChristchurchNZ has also been supporting placemaking activities in the area. These include the New Brighton Online refresh, a local food market pilot and progress on a local cultural tour.