Project history
The northern access into Christchurch was already under pressure prior to construction and this was only going to increase as the region grew.
Following extensive community and stakeholder consultation the NZ Transport Agency announced its plans for the Christchurch Northern Corridor in September 2011. Consultation then helped shape the final design.
Multiple layers of consenting were required for the project which included updating the designation (protection) on the land needed between the Waimakariri and QEII Drive which had been in place for over 35 years.
In mid-2012 a Notice of Requirement was lodged; resource consents from Environment Canterbury were also required.
Consultation history
August–September 2010
The August 2010 newsletter sought feedback on a range of alignment and connection options.
August 2010 newsletter [PDF, 550 KB]
Feedback closed on 1 October 2010.
Multiple public meetings and open days were held in 2010 and 2011 to discuss the proposed options and seek further community feedback.
Preferred solution announced – September 2011
A preferred solution was announced in September 2011 to discuss the proposed options and seek further community feedback.
September 2011 newsletter [PDF, 942 KB]
Joint NZ Transport Agency and Christchurch City Council project consenting
The consenting process was run jointly with the Christchurch City Council’s projects – the Northern Arterial Extension, the Cranford Street Upgrade and the Cranford Street Basin project. To follow is a timeline for this process:
- Notice of Requirement and Resource Consent applications were lodged for the Northern Arterial in 2012 and for the Christchurch City Council projects in 2014.
- A joint public notification was made on 15 November 2014, giving the community another opportunity to have their say by making a submission.
- Submission period closed – Friday 19 December 2014.
- Hearing – autumn 2015.
- Recommendations from the commissioners – later in 2015.
Planning for future urban growth
To find out more about future plans in the greater Christchurch area please visit:
Greater Christchurch Partnership: Greater Christchurch(external link)
