Christchurch City Council Media Advisory

Christchurch Earthquake – GENERAL UPDATE

2200hrs 13 September 2010

WELFARE CENTRES
People continue to be looked after at Cowles Stadium and Addington welfare centres.
As Civil Defence moves from response to recovery phase, Addington welfare centre is planning to close tomorrow (Tuesday 14 September). At this stage, seven people from this centre will be moved to Cowles Stadium. Cowles Stadium will remain open until Wednesday 15 September. This will enable people to return to their homes or if unable to do so, move into alternative housing for the longer term. We are aware of an ongoing need for support and housing for people as final decisions are made about the condition of their homes that have been badly damaged in the earthquake.

BUILDING INSPECTIONS
A total of 6050 buildings have been inspected and tagged either red, yellow or green to date. 83% have received a green placard, 14% have received yellow and 3% have received red.
Further building evaluations will continue over time and demolitions will continue as required.
Only public buildings will now be inspected by Christchurch City Council staff as part of the Canterbury Earthquake recovery phase. However, if safety and welfare are compromised in any residential property Christchurch City Council will carry out an urgent inspection.
It is important for all commercial and residential buildings to be inspected by an appropriately qualified person such as a chartered professional engineer, or a registered or certified builder.

WATER AND WASTE
Water has been restored to all streets, however further breaks are still occurring due to land subsidence and vehicle movements. Sewer investigations continue and people are advised to use their own sewerage facilities sparingly at Southeast Halswell, Dallington, Avonside, Bexley and Brooklands.
Kerbside collection all running as per normal.

ROAD CLOSURES & RESTRICTIONS
Restrictions remain in place throughout the CBD and a bus system continues operating a modified route system and functioning as smoothly as possible.
Lyttelton tunnel is closed periodically to allow dangerous goods movement. Planned convoys are taking place at 10.30am and 3.30pm.
Some road control measures will continue and some roads (listed below) will be closed until further notice as repairs continue.
Avonside Drive, east end of Morris Street to Bowie Ave and from Avondale Road to Wainoni Rd
Rolleston Ave, from Worcester Street to Hereford Street
Victoria Street, from Salisbury Street to Bealey Avenue
London Street (Empire Hotel) from Canterbury Street to Oxford Street
Kilmore Street, from Durham Street to Cranmer Square
Woolsack Lane
Lichfield Street between Manchester Street and Madras Street
Kaianga Road, from Brooklands to Kaianga
Sumner Road from Oxford Street to Summit Road
Bridge closed on Sabys Road, near Trices Road and Ellesmere Road
SHW1 Chaneys Road on-ramp closed (main North Road to Northern motorway)
High Street from Cashel Street to Manchester Street/Lichfield Street
Hereford Street/Manchester Street intersection
SH 74 – Dyers Road from Bridge Street roundabout to Metro Place
Bedford Row from Manchester Street, half way to Madras Street

PARKING

Lichfield Street - Operating normal hours. Free Parking.
Tuam Street - Operating normal hours. Free Parking.
Manchester Street - CLOSED until inspected and passed
Oxford Terrace (Rydges) - Operating normal hours NO LIFT. Free Parking
Kilmore Street - Operating normal hours . Free Parking.
Hospital - Operating normal hours - NO LIFT OR TUNNEL ACCESS TO HOSPITAL. Free Parking.
Farmers – CLOSED. Structural damages has occurred and will remain closed until repaired.
Crossing - CLOSED until inspected and passed.
Art Gallery - CLOSED TO PUBLIC.

CEMETERIES
Addington, Bromley, Lyttelton Anglican and Catholic and Akaroa Anglican, Catholic and Dissenters remain closed.

RECOVERY WEBSITE
With the Civil Defence emergency declaration in place until 12-noon on Wednesday, 15 September, Civil Defence is planning a transition from response to recovery. A website is now up and running providing practical advice, assistance and information for business recovery. This can be found at www.recovercanterbury.co.nz
There is also an Earthquake Government Helpline (0800 779 997), which is a 24/7 service for people requiring information on income support, housing options, health issues, community assistance, Civil Defence or any other government service.

Alternatively, for further information, please refer to the Christchurch City Council website www.ccc.govt.nz, email info@ccc.govt.nz or contact the Christchurch City Council call centre on Ph 941 8999.

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