Cuningham House Restoration (Botanic Gardens)

Restoration and earthquake strengthening of Cuningham House in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

This is a $9.0M community & culture project in Central, Christchurch, currently planned.

Restoration and earthquake strengthening of Cuningham House in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. A heritage tropical plant house built in 1923.

Why This Project Matters

One of the Botanic Gardens' most-loved heritage buildings. Earthquake-damaged and needs strengthening to safely reopen to the public.

Latest Update

$9M funded in LTP. Detailed design and engineering assessments progressing.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$9.0M
CategoryCommunity & Culture
WardCentral
StatusPlanned

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: LTP 2024-2034, Heritage 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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