Lyttelton recovery plan approved

The NZ$1bn and 30-year plan includes a reclamation of up to 24 hectares of land for a new container terminal within Te Awaparahi Bay adjacent to the existing consented ten-hectare reclamation for port operational land. The additional reclaimed land will enable the port to gradually move its operations east away from the Lyttelton township.

Demolition or repair and rebuild of wharf structures is to occur in the inner harbour and Cashin Quay, a cruise ship berth to accommodate larger callers is to be built in the inner harbour and Cashin Quay, commercial activities are to be developed in Dampier Bay and the main navigational channel is to be deepened and widened.

Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee says despite continuing vital operations following the earthquakes, LPC’s infrastructure has been in need of “major repair”.

“A thriving Lyttelton Port is a vital component of long-term recovery and an investment that will continue to bring wealth to the region,” he says.

“This Recovery Plan will enable the port to make an efficient and timely recovery and provide it with the capacity to accommodate future international freight demand – which is predicted to come from more and bigger vessels.”