Christchurch City Council has submitted about $818 million worth of projects to the taskforce set up by the Government to seek out ‘shovel-ready’ infrastructure projects that can quickly stimulate the economy and create jobs. It is also backing $200 million in projects submitted by council controlled organisations, bringing the total value of the infrastructure project package for Christchurch to just over $1 billion. “At present the potential cost of these projects remains commercially sensitive, but in aggregate across both Lyttelton Port and Christchurch Airport these projects represent over $200 million of potential new infrastructure investment," Dalziel says. The council has also endorsed some key private and community sector projects that have quantifiable public benefit. The private and community sector projects are:Christchurch Private Sector Project – The Arts CentreChristchurch Private Sector Project – Madras SquareChristchurch Private Sector Project – Box 112 ProgrammeChristchurch Private Sector Project – Templeton Film StudioChristchurch Private Sector Project – Convention Centre HotelsChristchurch Community Sector Project – Canterbury MuseumChristchurch Non-Council Project – University of Canterbury Wellness CentreChristchurch Private Sector Project – Catholic Cathedral DevelopmentProjects submitted by Christchurch City Council

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2020 22:52 UTC