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New Brighton Regeneration Project Underway
A series of projects that aim to revitalise New Brighton’s foreshore and business centre,
attract new residents and visitors, and provide better public amenity are now pushing
ahead with the backing of Christchurch City Council. Development Christchurch
Limited (DCL) is Christchurch’s new urban development agency, and is leading the
New Brighton Regeneration Project. DCL is working with the community and the
private sector to achieve positive social, economic and environmental outcomes
through regeneration and development activities.
DCL is working on projects in New Brighton to:
Activate the beachfront with an upgrade and expansion of the Whale Pool and
playground (planned for opening in the Summer), progress the Hot Salt Water
Pools development and support the rebuild of the New Brighton Surf Life Saving
Club. DCL is aiming to close the existing playground to the public in August to
enable the construction works for the new playground to progress.
Better connect the beachfront through
improved landscaping and walking routes.
Investigate the potential for residential
development on Council owned land on
Beresford Street.
Facilitate the revitalisation of the
commercial core with current and new
businesses, landowners, tenants and the
community.
Create momentum through funding
community-led projects and the business
community to get more people to visit New
Brighton. DCL has supported events such as the
Duke Festival of Surfing and initiatives such as
New Brighton Online. The fund is popular, and
a variety of applications are currently being
considered for approval.