Air Force Museum Extension
$5M council grant approved for extension of the Air Force Museum at Wigram.
This is a $5.0M community & culture project in Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton, Christchurch, currently planned.
$5M council grant approved for extension of the Air Force Museum at Wigram. Funding available from July 2027.
Why This Project Matters
Supporting a nationally significant museum that tells NZ's aviation and military history. The grant helps unlock further Crown and philanthropic funding.
Latest Update
$5M grant approved in Adopted Annual Plan 2025/26. Funding available from 2026/27.
Budget Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $5.0M |
| Category | Community & Culture |
| Ward | Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Status | Planned |
Data & Sources
Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: Adopted Annual Plan 2025/26. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.