10 Years on: February 25, 2021

Turning spaces into
places for people
Ōtākaro Limited is about three-quarters of the way through its work
delivering the Crown-led Anchor Projects for the people of Christchurch
Te Pae Christchurch
Convention Centre
Set to be New Zealand’s only purpose-built convention and
exhibition centre when it opens towards the end of the year. Te
Pae is expected to generate around $600m worth of economic
activity in our region over the next decade.
Metro Sports Facility
With eleven pools and spas, five hydroslides and space for nine
indoor netball courts, it will be the largest sports and recreation
venue of its kind in New Zealand. The first pools are going in now
and construction is expected to be completed around the end of
next year.
East Frame
Made up of the central city’s third
largest public space, Rauora Park, and
Fletcher Living’s One Central residential
development. Around 200 homes have
now been sold and demand continues to
grow from people wanting to be a part of
this burgeoning neighbourhood.
South Frame
A new garden-lined pedestrian and cycle
route across the city away from traffic
on St Asaph St and Tuam St. Filled with
sculptures, murals and stones and plants
of cultural significance, the South Frame
is expected to be complete around the
end of this year.
Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon
River Precinct
Stretching along the river from the hospital to
Fitzgerald Ave, the largest ever public realm
transformation undertaken in New Zealand
will be complete in April with the opening of
the North Frame pedestrian bridge.
Most projects will be completed by the end of next year. There is plenty to keep an eye on.