What is the Christchurch Central development Plan?
What is the Christchurch Central development Plan?
The Christchurch Central Recovery Plan, often referred to as the Blueprint, is the plan developed by the Fifth National Government of New Zealand for the recovery of the Christchurch Central City from a series of earthquakes, in particular the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
What was the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake?
The earthquakes interrupted power and water supplies, three unoccupied buildings collapsed and there was again liquefaction in eastern suburbs and rockfalls in hill areas. One person died after tripping on uneven ground caused by the earthquake.
Which type of authority is appropriate under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act?
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) was established as a government department on 29 March 2011 to lead and coordinate the Government’s response and recovery efforts following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 in Canterbury.
What were the short term effects of the Christchurch earthquake?
The Christchurch earthquake caused extensive damage to infrastructure and buildings. Multiple buildings collapsed, and the city was impacted by burst water mains, flooding, liquefaction and power outages. The port was damaged, and many roads cracked.
Where is the Christchurch red zone?
The majority of red-zoned areas were in the eastern suburbs along the Avon River / Ōtākaro, downstream of Christchurch Central City. Affected areas included Avonside, Wainoni, Dallington, Avondale, Burwood, New Brighton, and Bexley.
How does New Zealand prepare for an earthquake?
While the earthquake hazard varies from region to region, all of New Zealand is prone to earthquakes and everyone needs to know what to do when they occur. The Drop, Cover and Hold drill was the focal point of the campaign. It is a clear, simple action that people can take to prepare themselves for an earthquake.
Who owns the RedZone?
NFL Network
NFL RedZone (stylized as NFL RedZone from NFL Network) is an American sports television channel owned and operated by NFL Network since 2009.
Why was Christchurch vulnerable to earthquakes?
The city of Christchurch is vulnerable to shaking and liquefaction due to the foundation of alluvial sediment. Underlying these sediments are tectonic faults, only some of which have been identified (e.g., [51], [21]).
What is the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan?
The Christchurch Central Recovery Plan was approved by the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee and gazetted in July 2012. The vision in the Recovery Plan is that Central Christchurch will become the thriving heart of an international city.
What happened to Christchurch after 10 years of earthquakes?
After 10 years, Christchurch is no longer, first and foremost, an earthquake-damaged city – but progress to this point has been slow and hard-won. In 2013, the cost of the recovery was put at $40bn; it was likely more.
What is the Canterbury earthquake recovery plan?
The plan, known as Share an Idea, was presented to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, in December 2011. Brownlee rejected the city council’s plan, established the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), and tasked that organisation with developing a plan based on the city council’s draft.
What is the Christchurch City Council’s share an idea?
The Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act 2010 required the Christchurch City Council to develop a recovery plan for the central city. The plan, known as Share an Idea, was presented to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, in December 2011.
