Robert McDougall Gallery Base Isolation
Seismic strengthening and base isolation of the Robert McDougall Gallery in the Botanic Gardens.
This is a $15.0M community & culture project in Central, Christchurch, currently planned.
Seismic strengthening and base isolation of the Robert McDougall Gallery in the Botanic Gardens. The historic 1932 gallery requires base isolation to meet modern earthquake standards.
Why This Project Matters
A significant heritage art gallery that needs major engineering work to make it earthquake-safe. Base isolation is the gold standard for heritage seismic protection.
Latest Update
$15M funded in LTP. Engineering design for base isolation underway. Complex heritage engineering project.
Budget Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $15.0M |
| 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.