500 buildings down and 83 more to come in next two weeks.
More than 80 earthquake-damaged Christchurch buildings are expected to be pulled down over the next two weeks. Since February’s quake, more than 500 buildings have been tagged for demolition. The June 13 quakes damaged almost 150 buildings in the cordoned central city red zone.
In the latest list provided to The Press, 83 buildings have been approved for full demolition, including 20 listed heritage buildings. Nine buildings have been tagged for partial demolition, with five to be made safe.
“We would expect all buildings on the urgent list to be demolished, have partial demolition or make-safe work within the next two weeks,” Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) demolition manager Warwick Isaacs said.
The worst-hit areas are in Colombo St, with 13 full demolitions, including four heritage buildings; Lichfield St, with 10 full demolitions; and Manchester St, with eight.
Seven buildings in the City Mall’s western section are earmarked for urgent demolition, as Cera aims to have businesses back in the area by Cup and Show Week.
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