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Public feedback to rejuvenate Christchurch red zone closes today

November 6, 2017

There are plans to remodel the Otakaro/ Avon River corridor after thousands of homes were demolished following the 2011 quake. (Source: Other)

Feedback on plans to rejuvenate the Christchurch residential red zone closes at 5pm today. 

There are plans to remodel the Otakaro-Avon River corridor after thousands of homes were demolished in the area following the earthquake in 2011.

Thousands of ideas have already been submitted by the public, including adventure parks and a yoga pavilion. 

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