Cuningham House Building Renewals (Heritage)

Refurbish the building and glasshouses so it is fit for purpose.

This is a $10.7M heritage project in Central, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Refurbish the building and glasshouses so it is fit for purpose. Enhance visitor experience to fulfil Botanic Gardens primary goal to help visitors appreciate and understand the plant world, such as the different biomes locally and worldwide that can be practicably created.

Why This Project Matters

Christchurch's historic buildings and assets are a civic treasure worth protecting for future generations. This $10.7M investment is part of the council's heritage preservation programme, ensuring the city's built heritage survives wear, weather, and time.

Latest Update

Project is currently underway. Progress is reported through the CCC capital programme tracker.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$10.7M
CategoryHeritage
WardCentral
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. 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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