Christchurch earthquake how long did it last

As a result of both the September and February earthquakes, 10, homes needed to be rebuilt and 3, demolished. There were deaths as a result of the earthquake, and 6, major injuries in the first 24 hours.

According to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, 8, Australians were registered as being in the Canterbury region during this period. Of these, were registered as being in Christchurch. One Australian was among the confirmed fatalities. During the rescue effort, Australian emergency services workers assisted with the recovery efforts, including, police, search and rescue, medical and forensic experts.

Dalziel suggests the central government and council could instead have set up an independent entity to operate together, appointing directors that were accountable to both of them. Cera itself was disbanded in It is widely considered one of the triumphs of the rebuild, frequented by a wide cross-section of the Christchurch population — often indicative of a genuine attention to diversity and inclusion in the design process.

That kind of civic-mindedness seemed absent in the first buildings to spring up after the earthquake, spurred by private investment. Hundreds of heritage buildings were lost — either to the earthquake, or the demolition drive to move on from it. The town hall and Edwardian-era Isaac Theatre Royal have both been restored and reopened; but demolition of the Christchurch Basilica, which first opened its doors in , began only in December.

Construction of its replacement has been delayed by rare seagulls nesting on the Armagh St site. It was singled out again last year. Gap Filler is now a partner in a major residential project, led by Fletcher Living covering six blocks in the inner city. Join About About, collapsed About.

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