Ōpāwaho River Route Cycleway
Planned cycleway along the Heathcote River (Ōpāwaho) from inland suburbs to Ferrymead and the estuary.
This is a $15.0M transport project in Linwood-Heathcote, Christchurch, currently planned.
Planned cycleway along the Heathcote River (Ōpāwaho) from inland suburbs to Ferrymead and the estuary. Part of the future Major Cycleway Routes network.
Why This Project Matters
A scenic river-side cycling route connecting Beckenham, Opawa, and Woolston to the estuary and Ferrymead. Would serve the southern/eastern suburbs.
Latest Update
In planning. No firm construction date yet. Part of longer-term cycleway network expansion.
Budget Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $15.0M |
| Category | Transport |
| Ward | Linwood-Heathcote |
| Status | Planned |
Data & Sources
Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: CCC Cycleways Network Plan. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.