Sports Field Development Programme

10-year programme to develop, upgrade, and improve sports fields across the city.

This is a $87.0M recreation project across Christchurch, currently in progress.

10-year programme to develop, upgrade, and improve sports fields across the city. Includes drainage, lighting, synthetic surfaces, and new field development to meet growing demand.

Why This Project Matters

Growing population means more demand for sports fields. Better drainage and lighting means more playable hours, especially in winter.

Latest Update

Priority fields receiving drainage and lighting upgrades. New synthetic surfaces being installed at high-use sites.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$87.0M
CategoryRecreation
WardCitywide
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

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