Project Timeline
Project Completed
Entire project expected to be complete.
Foundation work
Once strengthened the new foundations will be excavated and installed including 66 base isolators
Strengthening the superstructure
The walls of the main building will be methodically strengthened during 2023 and early 2024.
Stabilisation
Stabilisation completed.
Royal Visit
HRH Princess Anne visit the Cathedral site
Consent Granted
Reinstatement Resource Consent granted.
Launch of Concept Design
Public launch of concept design and cost.
Order in Council 2020 Enacted
Order in Council 2020 enacted.
Work Commences
Work commences at the cathedral with a site blessing.
Royal Patron Confirmed
HRH The Prince of Wales confirmed as Royal Patron during his visit to Christ Church Cathedral.
Joint Venture Agreement Signed
Joint Venture Agreement signed.
Financial Contributions
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust established to receive the Government's financial contributions totalling $25m.
Reinstatement Act
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 assented.
Endorsed by Synod
Synod endorses an agreed solution to enable as much of the Cathedral’s remaining historic and cultural significance as possible to be retained and reinstated.
Cathedral Working Group Established
The Cathedral Working Group was established by the Government and Church Property Trustees to investigate and recommend a viable way forward, their report recommended reinstatement.
Tower Deconstructed
For safety reasons the tower was deconstructed under the supervision of engineers, a heritage professional and an archaeologist.
Windows Recovered
As safety access allowed, approximately 70 per cent of the stained-glass windows were removed and stored, with remaining windows protected where possible.
Cathedral Deconsecration
Cathedral deconsecrated to allow ‘make safe’ work to begin.
Earthquakes Damage Cathedral
Cathedral severely damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes, particularly in February 2011 when the tower and spire collapsed. On 13 June 2011 the west elevation was badly damaged causing the full collapse of the iconic rose window.
News & Events
New Dean for Christ Church Cathedral
NewsOur PeopleMedia Release
25 August 2023
The Reinstatement Project welcomes the appointment of Reverend Canon Ben Trumen as the new Dean of Christchurch
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First Evensong to be held inside the Cathedral since 2011
News
31 July 2023
We’ll be live streaming the first Evensong to be held inside the Cathedral since 2011 on Thursday 3 August 5:30pm to 6pm
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Organ update with James Atherton
NewsMedia Release
24 July 2023
James Atherton from Nicolson & Co Limited (Nicholsons) Organ specialists, UK visited the site in March 23 to support the Organ removal by South Island Organ company.
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Introducing Bosco Peters
News
24 July 2023
We are honoured to have Bosco Peters as our Acting Dean of the Christ Church Cathedral.
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