SW Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Design Standards & Standard Designs (OARC)

To establish clear design standards and standard details for all floodplain management works within the Otakaro Avon River Corridor, so that the design work can progress rapidly and with confidence.

This is a $557K stormwater project in Coastal, Christchurch, currently in progress.

To establish clear design standards and standard details for all floodplain management works within the Otakaro Avon River Corridor, so that the design work can progress rapidly and with confidence. This project is an integral part of design and will provide a consistent basis for design throughout the Otakaro Avon River Corridor programme. The project cost will be attributed to individual built assets across the Otakaro Avon River Corridor on project completion.

Why This Project Matters

This project is part of Christchurch's $5.24B 10-year capital programme, funded through your rates. Projects like this maintain the city's infrastructure and services for Coastal residents.

Latest Update

Project is currently underway. Progress is reported through the CCC capital programme tracker.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$557K
CategoryStormwater
WardCoastal
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. 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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