Naval Point’s recreational area developments to be showcased during SailGP

Christchurch City Council has advised that redevelopment of the popular marine and recreation areas at Naval Point – Te Nukutai o Tapoa continues at pace, with work currently underway on several sites.

A six-week upgrade of power, internet and water services started this week and is expected to take until late February to complete, ahead of the SailGP event on 23rd-24th March.

Christchurch City Council Community Parks Manager Al Hardy notes “this upgrade will support the next stages of the redevelopment, including the new Coastguard Canterbury building and new changing facilities at the Lyttelton Recreation Ground.

“Traffic management will be in place and there may be some restrictions, however every effort will be made to maintain public access. We’d like to thank the community for their patience while this work is completed.”

The $27 million Naval Point – Te Nukutai o Tapoa Development Project is running in parallel with the $2 million Lyttelton Recreation Ground redevelopment.

The Lyttleton Recreation Ground redevelopment has entered stage two with the western side now being relevelled and sown with new turf. This work involves removing the topsoil and laying down 200mm of gravel and sand before returning the topsoil and sowing new grass seed.

The eastern side of the ground, nearest Godley Quay, was completed before Christmas and the new turf is growing in well. The grounds are on track to reopen ahead of winter 2024. Once both sections have been relevelled, the new multisport zone will be built with two new hard courts and an artificial training ground.

Removal of the Magazine Bay Marina also finishes this week with the last of the steel poles being taken out. One section of the marina has been retained and options for replacing the jumping jetty are being investigated.

Hardy adds “We’re excited that SailGP is returning to Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour once again and we can showcase the latest developments at Naval Point to spectators here and around the world.

Image.Lyttleton Recreation Ground redevelopment. Credit: Christchurch City Council