Roading Richmond
Keep up to date with roading projects around our suburb.



Here is the latest report from the RRBA from their latest meeting with CCC staff about the roading issues in Richmond:
RICHMOND ROAD REPAIR UPDATES
Since a fiery meeting attended by residents and Council staff in 2018, the Richmond Residents’ and Business Association has been collaborating with the City Council with the aim of establishing a step-by-step road repair programme and general upgrade of Richmond streets. 31 separate projects were identified and gradual progress has been made working through these.
Richmond Roading Update 2023
The representatives of the Richmond Residents and Business Association met recently with the Transport and Roading Group at the Christchurch City Council and we are now able to pass on the following information.................. UPDATE ON IMPROVING THE RICHMOND...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 18
The aim of the following week will be to finish the road construction and complete its final surface . The road closure should only remain in place for 2 more weeks. In the last week, we will complete the line marking and final touch-ups for the handover back to the...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 17
Unfortunately, the footpath asphalt couldn’t get completed this week due to the moisture in the materials. We have reprogramed this for Monday--dependent on the weekend's weather. The aim of this week will be to finish the Eastern side and preparing the road for its...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 16
The aim of this week will be to finish the Eastern side, and also planning for preparing the road for its final surface . Pedestrians will remain on the new footpath on the East side. As Always, if you have any concerns about parking, deliveries you may be expecting,...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 15
The aim of the following week will be the final touch-ups of the Western side whilst we carry on preparing the footpath and driveway crossings on the Eastern side. We will also be installing the new storm water connections and planting of trees and shrubs along the...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 14
Week 14 Aim of the this week's work will be working to complete the Western side of the street whilst we install the new kerbing and prepare for the new footpath on the Eastern side. We will also complete the installation of the new Stormwater pipes crossing the road....
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 12
The aim of the following week will be to complete the entire road excavation. Residents will be moved the West side of the street as we progress with the road construction on the East side. Last week the footpath contained too much moisture for Asphalt sealing, so we...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 11
This week sees two important milestones. The connection of the water main on North Avon Road and commencing the road construction. The road construction is key to delivering the project on time so expect some additional resource to arrive to site to help with these...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 8
As most residents on our street are aware we had anticipated changing our traffic management arrangement this week to help shorten our programme of works. Unfortunately other traffic arrangements in the area has meant we need to put this approach on hold for another...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 7
Main aim for week 7 is to allow the watermain advance towards Randall. Having lost one day to rain last week we are anticipating laying the new pipe up to property No.32. The watermain is welded into “strings” each 36m long. We will endeavour to keep them from your...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 6
Firstly, I would like to thank the residents for their help and support during week 5 which allowed us to pour the first section of new kerb and channel. It’s always a day of significant disruption and the residents were very helpful and supportive during this...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 4
Week four sees us getting closer to the end of the street with the Stormwater drainage. The final 80 metres of this pipeline is reinforced concrete so this takes a bit longer as there’s some added detailing involved and concrete pouring around the pipe. Nevertheless,...
Chrystal Street Repair Update Planting
From Liam Cai, ISAAC Project Manager: Our landscaping contractor plans to complete the berm and hydroseed today on 2 August. However, due to the wet weather and saturated soil, we have to delay the tree planting when we assess the soil dampness. Currently we’ve...
Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 9
Please find the attached week 9 work plan and key dates and impact below. As we have completed the chipseal last week, 95% of the work is now completed. The remaining work is footpath, berm, landscaping and linemarking which will be completed over the next two to...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 3
Week 3 see’s our drainage team pass the 50% complete mark for the new stormwater line. The team will continue straight down Petrie toward No.13. At times this will involve trenching past residents driveways so expect a knock from our friendly staff the evening or...
Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 8
Week 8 work plan and the key dates and impact below. We are planning for chipseal tomorrow but will make the final decision in the morning based on the ground temperature and weather forecast. Most of the construction will be finished after the chipseal, we will ramp...
Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 7
Week 7 work plan and the key dates and impact below. Chipseal of the carriageway is Wed 8 June and we will not be able to provide access for vehicles during the sealing, only after 4:30pm. We’d would like to maintain the road closure to public for the next two weeks...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 2
Week 2 Petrie Street Works: Important dates Activity Impact to residents Affected households Monday, 30 May 2022 New 300mm Underchannel Stormwater Pipe One Way system Northbound between North Avon and Randall. Driveway access maintained throughout Residents between...
Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 6
Week 6 work plan and the key dates and impact below. We will still focus on road excavation and pavement construction. In addition, we will excavate and install stormwater pipe across the road in front to No. 17 and No. 19. in this week. Important dates...
Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 5
Week 5 Chrystal Street work plan and the key dates and impact below. Information provided by the Isaacs project manager. We appreciate that everyone has put up with the inconvenience caused by the construction. We are glad to see the new road configuration start to...
Richmond Road Repair Update
Since a fiery meeting attended by residents and Council staff in 2018, the Richmond Residents’ and Business Association has been collaborating with the City Council with the aim of establishing a step-by-step road repair programme and general upgrade of Richmond...
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Richmond Road Repair Project Update
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Petrie / Stapletons / Randall St roadworks
An update on Richmond roading projects from contractor Mike Downs