Botanic Gardens Infrastructure

Ongoing infrastructure upgrades at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens including paths, irrigation, plant houses (excluding Cuningham House which is a separate project), and visitor amenities.

This is a $8.0M parks & environment project in Central, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Why This Project Matters

The Botanic Gardens are Christchurch's most-visited free attraction with over 1 million visits per year. Good infrastructure keeps them accessible and beautiful.

Latest Update

Path upgrades and irrigation improvements continuing. Visitor amenity maintenance ongoing.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$8.0M
CategoryParks & Environment
WardCentral
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: LTP 2024-2034, Parks Capital Programme. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.

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