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
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $9.0M |
| Category | Community & Culture |
| Ward | Central |
| Status | Planned |
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.