Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker handling a jackhammer on Kingsford Street in Burwood. This was part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Earthquake Recovery Minister Jerry Brownlee and a contractor are looking on.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker handling a jackhammer on Kingsford Street in Burwood. This was part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). Earthquake Recovery Minister Jerry Brownlee and a contractor are looking on.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
113/115 - Natural Framing. In the middle of the rebuild, wall murals are everywhere is Christchurch. The framing is wire fence around ballet dancer, although there is plenty of evidence of framing/boxing around the foundations.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The rebuild of Fitzgerald Avenue at the Avon Loop".
A collection of Lego figures in suits and uniforms, representing emergency services and rebuild workers.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Ironside House on Salisbury Street under restoration".
The PricewaterhouseCoopers demolition site on Armagh Street viewed through a barbed wire fence. Water has filled the basement area.
An infographic giving statistics on workers arriving in Canterbury from overseas.
A table comparing concrete use in Auckland and Christchurch.
Scaffolding surrounds the Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street.
A graphic listing skills shortages in Christchurch.
The damaged Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street. The bridge is surrounded by scaffolding. A security fence placed around the site to restrict access.
Damage to the north side of ChristChurch Cathedral. The damaged windows have been boarded up and weeds can be seen growing in the lawn. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look at the cathedral.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Now there's a new Christchurch scene. People clad in high-vis and buildings that look temporary painted jauntily".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Cardboard Cathedral construction, corner Madras and Cashel Streets".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Cardboard Cathedral construction, corner Madras and Cashel Streets".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Cardboard Cathedral construction, Madras Street and Hereford Street".
The damaged Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street. The bridge is surrounded by scaffolding. A security fence placed around the site to restrict access.
A camera man filming Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee handling a jackhammer on Kingsford Street in Burwood. This was part of the opening of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT). A contractor is standing to the left.
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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Westende Building, one of the first rebuilds within the cordon".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Rebuild at 920-926 Colombo Street, viewed from Bealey Avenue".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Rebuild at 920-926 Colombo Street, viewed from Bealey Avenue".
Various rebuilding and repairing activities on Gloucester Street, with road signs and cranes in the background.
A page banner promoting a special "Rebuilding" edition of the At Home section of The Press.
