Project Timeline
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.
Cathedral Deconsecration
Cathedral deconsecrated to allow ‘make safe’ work to begin.
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.
Tower Deconstructed
For safety reasons the tower was deconstructed under the supervision of engineers, a heritage professional and an archaeologist.
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.
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.
Reinstatement Act
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 assented.
Financial Contributions
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust established to receive the Government's financial contributions totalling $25m.
Joint Venture Agreement Signed
Joint Venture Agreement signed.
Royal Patron Confirmed
HRH The Prince of Wales confirmed as Royal Patron during his visit to Christ Church Cathedral.
Work Begins
Workers and the Cathedral site were blessed so the first physical work could begin.
Work Commences
Work commences at the cathedral with a site blessing.
Order in Council 2020 Enacted
Order in Council 2020 enacted.
Launch of Concept Design
Public launch of concept design and cost.
Consent Granted
Reinstatement Resource Consent granted.
Stabilisation
Stabilisation expected to be complete.
Project Completed
Entire project expected to be complete.
News & Events
Christ Church Cathedral’s Tukutuku Panels
News
12 December 2021
On the north side of the nave of Christ Church Cathedral are a series of decorative panels installed in 1992 as a memorial to Bishop Allan Pyatt CBE (1916 – 1991). The panels were not damaged in the earthquakes and were retrieved within the first weeks post the February 2011 earthquake for safe keeping.
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December Update with Project Director Keith Paterson
Our PeopleVideos
09 December 2021
The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project has made great progress throughout 2021. Project Director Keith Patersen shares some of the current onsite highlights.
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Q&A with CCRL Director Helen Trappitt
Media ReleaseVideos
09 December 2021
Helen Trappit is a director of CCRL and a diretor and shareholder of Lewis Bradford Consulting Engineers. She is a civil engineer who specialises in the structural design of sculptures and art installations, along with the seismic strengthening of heritage buildings, so you could say the Cathedral Reinstatement Project is right up her alley.
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Uniting to restore a unique symbol of aspiration
Media Release
09 December 2021
Alongside the late Jim Anderton, Philip Burdon is one of the driving forces in the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral. For a decade he has ardently campaigned for its restoration and personally led the fundraising effort, generously contributing a significant sum to see the project come to fruition.
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