November 2012
The Council considered a report outlining the damage and providing options on the future of the Town Hall.
The Council voted unanimously to repair the existing facility to 100 per cent of New Building Standard.
August 2013
Following overwhelming support from the public to restore the Town Hall as part of the 2012/13 Annual Plan process, the Council reconfirmed its commitment to restoring the facility to 100 per cent of New Building Standard on 29 August 2013.
June 2015
Christchurch City Council votes to fully repair and restore the earthquake-damaged Town Hall at a cost of $127.5 million.
Hawkins is appointed as the main contractor and site preparations begin.
The option of building a new 1500 seat auditorium and 600 seat theatre on a new site – as outlined in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan – at a cost of $193.5 million was considered by the Council, but rejected.
November 2015
Work to strengthen the Town Hall’s badly damaged foundations begins.
January 2016
Approval is given to upgrade the Auditorium’s stage by installing stage lifts.
The decision is also taken to improve the Avon Room's (former Boaters restaurant) accessibility by making the floor all one level.
Mid 2016
Approval is given to add acoustics to the James Hay Theatre to improve the sound quality.
June 2016
As part of its 2016/17 Annual Plan process, the Council adjusts the budget for the Town Hall to take into account inflationary pressures. The adjustment takes the total approved budget to $133.1 million.
December 2016
A fly tower (or theatrical rigging system) is added to the scope of works for the James Hay Theatre.
May 2017
Retractable seating is approved for the James Hay Theatre.
July 2017
Agreement is given, in principle, for the Cambridge Room to be rebuilt as a purpose-built facility for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
March 2018
Approval is given for additional security cameras to be installed in the Town Hall.
May 2018
Council approves additional budget for improvements to the Town Hall, bringing the total budget to $152.2 million.
February 2019
The first areas in the Town Hall, including the Douglas Lilburn auditorium, the foyer, the Avon Room (former function room), the Victoria and Limes Rooms, are complete. Public open days will run from 23-24 February.
March 2019
The first event, CSO with Shapeshifter, was held in the newly restored Town Hall on 1 March 2019.
November 2012
The Council considered a report outlining the damage and providing options on the future of the Town Hall.
The Council voted unanimously to repair the existing facility to 100 per cent of New Building Standard.
August 2013
Following overwhelming support from the public to restore the Town Hall as part of the 2012/13 Annual Plan process, the Council reconfirmed its commitment to restoring the facility to 100 per cent of New Building Standard on 29 August 2013.
June 2015
Christchurch City Council votes to fully repair and restore the earthquake-damaged Town Hall at a cost of $127.5 million.
Hawkins is appointed as the main contractor and site preparations begin.
The option of building a new 1500 seat auditorium and 600 seat theatre on a new site – as outlined in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan – at a cost of $193.5 million was considered by the Council, but rejected.
November 2015
Work to strengthen the Town Hall’s badly damaged foundations begins.
January 2016
Approval is given to upgrade the Auditorium’s stage by installing stage lifts.
The decision is also taken to improve the Avon Room's (former Boaters restaurant) accessibility by making the floor all one level.
Mid 2016
Approval is given to add acoustics to the James Hay Theatre to improve the sound quality.
June 2016
As part of its 2016/17 Annual Plan process, the Council adjusts the budget for the Town Hall to take into account inflationary pressures. The adjustment takes the total approved budget to $133.1 million.
December 2016
A fly tower (or theatrical rigging system) is added to the scope of works for the James Hay Theatre.
May 2017
Retractable seating is approved for the James Hay Theatre.
July 2017
Agreement is given, in principle, for the Cambridge Room to be rebuilt as a purpose-built facility for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
March 2018
Approval is given for additional security cameras to be installed in the Town Hall.
May 2018
Council approves additional budget for improvements to the Town Hall, bringing the total budget to $152.2 million.
February 2019
The first areas in the Town Hall, including the Douglas Lilburn auditorium, the foyer, the Avon Room (former function room), the Victoria and Limes Rooms, are complete. Public open days will run from 23-24 February.
March 2019
The first event, CSO with Shapeshifter, was held in the newly restored Town Hall on 1 March 2019.