Project Timeline
Project Completed
Entire project expected to be complete.
Foundation work
Once strengthened new foundations will be excavated and installed under the building. The construction of the new tower commences
Strengthening the superstructure
The walls of the main building are being methodically strengthened.
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
Project Update - Media Release 20 August 2024
Media Release
26 August 2024
Reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral to be put on hold until further funding found
Read MoreProject Update - Media Release 09 August 2024
Media Release
11 August 2024
No further funding from Government for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral at this time
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Project Update - Media Release 22 June 2024
Media Release
01 July 2024
Media Release: Special Synod Agrees to Support Cathedral Reinstatement with Additional Funding Following a special meeting today of the Christchurch Anglican Diocesan Synod, the Church has agreed to commit further funding to the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project. In April it was announced that the project faced a funding shortfall of around $114m. This shortfall assumes further fundraising and a contribution from the Church. The Church has been considering ways to contribute a further $16m, above its insurance funds, to this important icon of the city.
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