Coastal Adaptation Planning Programme

Accelerated programme to plan for sea level rise and coastal hazard impacts on Christchurch and Banks Peninsula communities.

This is a $6.8M parks & environment project across Christchurch, currently in progress.

Accelerated programme to plan for sea level rise and coastal hazard impacts on Christchurch and Banks Peninsula communities. Working with Southshore, Redcliffs, Sumner, and other coastal communities.

Why This Project Matters

Climate change means rising seas and more coastal erosion. This programme works with affected communities to plan what happens to homes, roads, and infrastructure.

Latest Update

$1.8M operational funding brought forward to accelerate planning. Southshore resource consent landmark approved Feb 2026. Community engagement ongoing.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$6.8M
CategoryParks & Environment
WardCitywide
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: LTP 2024-2034, Adopted Annual Plan 2025/26, Newsline. 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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