Improvements on Moorhouse Avenue, speed limits around schools, tsunami sirens and Central City development contributions – here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
More than 500km of streets in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will benefit from having speed limits lowered as part of the Safe Speed Neighbourhoods Programme.
Christchurch City Council is lowering the speed limit on some Papanui, Opawa and Banks Peninsula roads as part of its ongoing drive to make the transport network safer.
A plan to improve the safety of a busy Cashmere intersection at the base of the Port Hills is now open for public feedback.
Christchurch City Council roading contractors worked around the clock during last week's heavy rain keeping the streets safe while most of us were warm and dry indoors.
New lower speed limits have been recommended for some side roads adjoining State Highway 75 on Banks Peninsula and in some rural townships.
Pedestrian safety is behind changes to restrict goods vehicle access along Oxford Terrace and Cashel Street.
People travelling in the Addington area can expect some disruption in the coming weeks as contracting crews begin upgrading a major intersection.
The Christchurch City Council today moved to reduce speeds outside all schools across the city and Banks Peninsula to 30km/h, with the approval of the Safe Speed Neighbourhoods Interim (phase one) Speed Management Plan.
A new partnership between Council, Bike On Trust and Waka Kotahi is supporting students to get the maximum benefit from their bikes and school tracks.