Hagley Park & Botanic Gardens Parking

Introduction of parking charges at the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park at $4.60 for three hours.

This is a $1.0M transport project in Central, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Introduction of parking charges at the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park at $4.60 for three hours. Includes installation of parking meters and payment infrastructure.

Why This Project Matters

Generates $2.1M per year to help reduce the rates increase. Previously free parking was attracting all-day commuter parking instead of garden visitors.

Latest Update

Parking charges introduced. Payment infrastructure installed. Generating approximately $2.1M annually.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$1.0M
CategoryTransport
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. 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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