Christchurch City Council

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• broken pedestrian crossing switch NE side

  The pedestrian crossing switch on the NE side of Brougham/Collins intersection is broken. I have to wait until a car comes for the lights to turn green for me. Everyone else just J-Walks but I don't want to do that with my 4 year old daughter. I need to cross this road to get to my daughter's preschool. Could this please be fixed ASAP. Thanks
• Street full of holes

  Road is badly potholed and heavy vehicles bounce over it making a lot of noise.
• Dangerous road works

  March 13 I was biking through the Marshalnds/QEII roundabout. I was yelled at by a passing traffic management truck to get off the road. At this intersection they have continually blocked the bike path and put "caution cyclists merging" signs on the road, so I used the road. Given this incident I'd like you to pass the following message on to all roadworking staff: your job is to safely manage traffic around your work site so if you don't like the way people are using your road, DO YOUR JOB. We aren't mind readers. Thank you.
• Road works unsafe for cyclists

  Currently there is road works on Linwood ave where it meets Avonside drive/Woodham rd. The road work warning signs have been set in Avonside drive in the cycle lane (heading east). The speed limit continues to be 50kmh and it is on a blind corner. It seems possible that a car going around the bend could hit a cyclist moving out into the road to avoid the signs. Changes: > Find the road company who put up the road works and educate them about the difference between curbs and cycle lanes. and either Remove signs onto road way, to allow cycle lane to be used. or Drop speed to 30kmh and put up extreme care cyclists merging signs. Emailed the CCC 21 st of Feb still no reply Talked with Road workers won't change it till council tells them they have too.
• Obstruction on the footpath

  A demolision project has used most of the footpath for rubble etc, blocking access and making the footpath very difficult to use. Mobility scooters and women with prams have to go on the streets or cross the road. Please could you have this passage cleared asap?! Its been like this for months. A residential land owner would never have gotten away with this! Thanks.
• Glass on the cycle lane

  Glass on the northwest corner of Wordsworth/Gasson Streets
• Road Work signs in path

  Multiple road work signs on both sides in cycle lanes from Brougham to Kingsley. This on the week end with no road work on.
• Missing utility cover

  There is a round hole on the east side of Barbadoes on the south east corner. It appears to be a missing utility service cover.
• play ground

  I went to the play ground yesterday and found there to be lots of glass shards and pieces all over the bark chips in the play equipment. there was also a lot of litter and the bark chips were mostly dust and dirt. perhaps it needs new bark putting in
• Very bumpy footpath / cycle track in St James park

  The footpath / cycle track along the railway side of St James Park has a very bumpy surface and is a bit broken up. This makes cycling along it really unpleasant.
• Cycle lane has been repaired badly - very bumpy

  The problem area is the cycle lane on the East (South-going) edge of Clarence Street just South of Dilworth Street. This is part of the main road surface, not on the pavement. The road was repaired some time in 2011, and the patch is about as smooth as corrugated iron. Cyclist tend to avoid it, causing clashes with motorists. Please send the incompetents who did the repair job back to fix it, in their own time at their own expense!
• Dangerous pipe

  On the round grassy area immediately to the south of Cave Rock in Sumner, there is a 120mm vertical pipe with no cover. There is water at the bottom. This pipe is located on the NW edge of the grassy area and is partially covered by grass. My concerns are that a small child could fall down the pipe, or that someone could injure their foot by stepping in the pipe opening as it is very hard to see.
• Sign collapsed, cnr Seamount Tce & Mt Pleasant Rd
• water leaking

  Water leaking near letter box noticed since street had new water mains installed .. we are suppose to be conserving water would be nice to have this fixed. Thanks
• Foot path/pavement

  Gravel put down after the Feb quakes to cover silt from liquefaction has been buried in new silt following June and Dec quakes. Please re-gravel to prevent dust hazard (limits road visibility) and to protect health (increases asthma. Alternatively please re-tarseal.
• Stormwater blocked below street level

  Each time it rains, no water can drain down the grate outside 2 Algie Place, because it is blocked way down in the nether regions. I've tried clearing it myself, but I think the blockage is in a pipe downstream.
• Glass on the cycle lane

  A pane of sheet glass is broken on the cycle lane
• Blocked Footpath

  This is the second time I have reported this issue but the first seems to have been removed. The footpath on the south east side of the Barbadoes/Cashel St intersection is blocked causing a pinch point for both pedestrians and cyclists. It has been like this since Feb 2011. It really is past the time for the property owners to clear away their mess. If they don't, it should be done for them.
• Yellow no parking lines on Barbadoes St

  Not a complaint but a thank you! The recently painted yellow lines have made it much more pleasant to ride with less parked cars. It would be good to extend the lines south east side of the Cashel St intersection if the property owners are going to be allowed to block the footpath.
• Plants overhanging footpath

  Plants overhanging footpath on Marine Drive Diamond Harbour caused me to duck under them and step onto a kerb that wasn't there throwing me into the road and injuring me (quite badly).
• Overhanging plants and damaged kerb

  Overhanging plants caused me to step into damaged kerb which threw me over and into road
• Kerb damage and overhanging plants

  The footpath on Marine Drive is partly blocked by overhanging plants. This caused me to step towards the kerb which has a damaged area (where a under-path drain runs out into the gutter). Because the kerb is missing at this point my left foot dropped into the gutter and threw me off balance right out into the road. I damaged my knee, two palms, my hip but worst of all my ankle is badly sprained. I am only 6 feet tall and walk carefully - the big problem is the overhanging plants which restrict the path and make one look at them rather than holes in the kerb.
• Red right turn arrow not working

  The red right turn arrow at the corner of Hansons Ln and Riccarton Road is not working. This is the second arrow you see heading East on Riccarton Road turning right into Hansons Lane.
• Hump in road

  The hole in the road or the hump caused by the manhole rising when heavy traffic goes over this is very noisy and shakes our home. Already asked council but no reply. They already filled in a similar home on the other side of the road.
• Warning sign blocking cycle lane

  A road works warning sign for an adjacent street has been blocking the cycle lane at this point for weeks now, pinching cyclists at this point. The situation is made more dangerous by a crossing island just before the sign which forces vehicles to the left. Please either relocate the sign on to the footpath, or remove it altogether (it does not appear to be serving any safety purpose).
• Bus shelter, stop #30776 on Mt Pleasant road damaged
• Roadworks sign unnecessarily blocking the cycle lane

  This sign could easily be placed on the grass verge, where it would be in no-ones way.
• WORKS END sign blocking cycle lane

  WORKS END sign is blocking the SW bound cycle lane on Wainoni Road
• Blocked Footpath

  Barbadoes St east side, corner of Armagh St. During open hours the adjacent cafe puts furniture out blocking the street. Cyclists have to use this footpath to go north as it is the only route available inside the Four Avenues.
• Pothole on Barbadoes St footpath.

  Pothole on Barbadoes St east side footpath, south of Bealay Ave. Has been like that for a while now. Have seen someone on a mobility scooter and another person with white stick using this path in recent days. It is also an issue in the dark.
• Water leakage from water meters

  Water appears to be leaking from water meters outside 6/8 Erica street and outside 12 Erica Street. I lifted the metal lids up and they're filled with water.
• WORKS END sign blocking cycle lane

  This is the second time this cycle path has been unnecessarily blocked in recent months.
• Dip in the road shaking houses.

  A dip/level change in the road is causing houses within around 50m to shake, when the dip is crossed by a bus or demolition truck etc, even when traveling at/below 50kmh. Shaking is enough to cause alarm in animals (including humans)
• damaged footpath

  The entry way to my property has been damaged by the earthquakes and is dangerous.The footpath has been pushed up and there is a hollow underneath,our cars now scrape on the footpath when we drive in.we have now been rezoned green so would like this fixed properly.ie levelled and resealed please.
• Toilets just south of pier

  These toilets have not been open for a long time (although they were open for a short time after the main earthquakes.) This is very bad, with all the people who are using the beach now that spring is here and summer approaching. There appears to be nothing wrong with them, so why are they not in use? And if they can't be opened, how about some portaloos?
• Water leak from Hydrant

  Fire Hydrant Leaking
• Pothole on footpath outside property

  We have a deep pothole on the footpath at the end of our driveway caused by the recent earthquakes. (Sitation - 41 Kingsbridge Drive, Burwood, Christchurch. This has been there since February 22. Could it please be filled in temporarily as it is a danger to pedestrians walking by and to ourselves. Thank you.
• Pathway dustbowl

  Liquefaction raised the tarsealed footpath in the February quake. CCC removed all but about 2m of the tarseal and replaced it with gravel. Liquefaction buried the gravel in the June quake. The grassy verge is impossible to mow as the surface is so uneven. The tree has died. The exposed silt creates large amounts of dust which is is a hazard to pedestrians and to health. The path needs to be gravelled, the verges levelled, the silt needs to be replaced with soil and re planted in grass and one kowhai tree. At least 6 houses in this block have similar issues. This was reported to CCC via Civil Defence late June.
• Richmond Hill Drain

  On Wednesday PM Aug 17th..it was noticed that the Richmond Hill drain was not functioning as observed at the Nayland street grating. The overall drain was ineffective to the point that the front portion of the land at 14 Marriner Street was under 100+ mm of water. The storm water gratings along Marriner Street were also overflowing. It was not raining heavily at the time, but there was some snow melt.
• Road surface holes

  There are some holes that have formed since the snow.(due to the grader going along the street) This part of the road has been fixed recently due to the earthquake. The holes start outside 111 Bassett Street and continue outside 109 Bassett Street as well.This portion of the road seems to be continually breaking away since the earthquake. Many thanks
• Road surface breaking up, water trapped in gutter

  The gutter outside 39, 41 and 43 Totara Street is below the level of the storm water drain. This gutter consequently is almost permanently full of water, and the adjacent road surface is beginning to break up. Furthermore, there is a constant overflow of water from the water main outside 37 Totara which adds to the problem.
• Tagging on Shops

  Tagging on Rowley side of white shops.
• Significant potholes in road

  There is significant pot holing along Mathers Road across from the Church
• Need for pedestrian crossings

  With the huge increase in traffic using Clyde Rd and Ilam Road it is very difficult to cross the road especially for the elderly. There is an urgent need for a pedestrian crossing to be located on both Ilam Rd and Clyde Rd. Even with the roundabout it is still not safe to cross either road. There are a lot of elderly people in the area.
• Busy road too narrow

  This busy road is too narrow for parked cars, cyclists, and moving cars to share it. It should be widened, or be changed to have no parking, in order to make it safe.
• Glass on bike path

  Theres glass littering this section of bike path.
• Ruined road surface and flooding

  Large gravel, large & numerous potholes, and extensive flooding are making this section of road nearly impassible, especially to cyclists.
• James Condon reserve trees

  Trees need pruning again (and oak tree trunks need clearing off)... we get very little sun at 11 James Condon due to height and density of oaktrees, and from those hard along our fence line with height and overhanging branches from the reserve...moss grows on our driveway and power bills huge :) !
• Liqufaction bumps

  Several liquifaction bumps all down the cul de sac...James Condon, and around in Chipping Lane towards Prestons Road....
• Large 'Pothole'

  Inner side of West bound lane, adjacent to the bus stop, has been a large pothole here for a number of years now, a lot of cars move onto the median strip to avoid.
• Water leak

  There is a water leak outside 111 Bassett Street. It was a slight/slow leak after Mondays earthquake but it is getting bigger by the day. It is now pouring out across the footpath, this is also dangerous at night/morning when it freezes.
• There is a big hole outside 111 Bassett Street

  A big hole has formed due to the june earthquake outside 111 Bassett Street, we also still have no water so just want to make sure the council is aware of this
• Cycleway surface badly damaged as a result of earthquake

  There are a number of areas of broken surface and associated potholes along the cycleway between Glandovey Road and Matai Street.
• Moss growing on the road

  There is a lot of moss growing on this and surrounding roads. We loose tracktion in our cars and bicycles. I have fallen off my bike while turning into my driveway.
• Broken water meter box lid - hazard

  Yellow lid of pavement water meter box for 254 St/Asaph (now a Wilsons car park) is broken and created a hole that could trip or cut pedestrians. We are making a temporary garden from next week = 17 May, on land adjacent (frontage of car park) which will increase foot traffic and thus risk of injury. Your help appreciated.
• footbridge buckling and asphalt slump

  The bridge has popped up from the footpath after the earthquake (as have so many) leaving a slump and abrupt bump . Had recently been repaired too......
• Earthquake potholes corner Purchas & Geraldine Streets

  Large and deep potholes on Purchas Street (at intersection with Geraldine Street). Created by the earthquake.
• Pothole developing at junction with Seton St.
• Large pothole developing on west side close to give way sign.
• Liquifaction Bump

  There is a liquifaction bump in the middle of the road, which cannot be seen at night and is high enough to cause serious damage to a car.
• Unsealed section of cycle path

  Earthquake-damaged bridge- main carriageway now sealed but not cycle path - loose gravel is a hazard.
• Deep pot hole on Kilmarnock St

  On the East bound lane pothole means that traffic veer left into the cycle lane to straddle it
• broken water meter box lid - hazard to pedestrians

  The black plastic water meter box lid is breaking (but yet to collapse), an accident hazard on the way - path here on North side of Lincoln Road is used regularly by a blind pedestrian, and this hazard was spotted by sighted journalist interviewing her for The Press newspaper. Close by the trees overhang path so blind walkers get a faceful of branches too!
• rock debris post rock removal

  Hi there, I hit a sizeable rock that buckled my front wheel and blew the tyre on descending Evans Pass on Wednesday morning. There was quite a bit of debris on the road after rock removal post earthquake. Will launder underwear at own cost:) P.s. picture of bike and hound added to raise a smile and he looks cute.
• Earthqauke Damage pot hole in front of Driveway

  CCC did have cones marking this pot hole, however someone over the weekend has removed them. This hole really needs fixing rather than putting more cones back! CCC have been advised.
• cycleway marking has been removed

  A hazard has been created to cyclists where two vehicle lanes merge into one at this point leaving no room for cyclists
• Flooding

  The bowhill road/keyes road roundabout is now the bowhill road/keyes road river. Is dangerous to drive/cycle over esp. when you factor in the quake damage. Could do with a pump until the actual damage can be repaired.
• Bus shelter being removed

  Why is the bus shelter being removed at 86 Pages Road.
• Rubbish dumped beside Heathcote Towpath, approx. 1008 Ferry Road
• Broken fence opposite 14 St Andrews Hill Road
• Tripping hazard of collapsing meter box in pavement

  Black plastic water meter box is distorted and lid liable to fall in, on Salisbury St pavement close to new public mini-park 'Victoria Green'. The damage preceeded creation of park (probably when buildings were demolished or pavement resurfaced)and was previously reported to CCC by locals.
• Give way to the right rule not working

  The give way to the right rule does not work well AT ALL on this west stretch of Latimer Square. To take the right of way on the north end as a cyclist is inviting certain death (or a prang for a driver) and at the south intersection with hereford everyone wants to give way to each other. Please could the council consider putting Give Way signs at either end of this minor street, giving priority to collector roads Hereford and Gloucester. I dread biking this bit of road and have had several near misses and abuse from drivers
• Broken Glass in cycle lane

  Broken glass in cycle lane forcing cyclists into traffic
• Leaking Water Toby

  Main water toby at 21 Cherrywood is full of water. Suspect loeak has been caused during earthquake.
• Vandalism of astrolabe and pedestal

  The astrolabe in the centre of the rose garden of Abberley Park has been knocked off its pedestal. The limestone pedestal has been badly damaged.
• Loading zone sign knocked down outside Nood, Cashel St
• Unsealed footpath after Chorus maintenance

  There is an unsealed patch on the footpath outside 114 McCormacks Bay Road that was left unsealed after Chorus maintenance. The maintenance was completed prior to Xmas.
• Small pothole

  There is a small (300MM) pothole at the entrance to Basil Place of McCormacks Bay Road.
• Broken traffic pole
• Missing drain grate

  Missing drain grate near 171 Aldwins Road
• Tully Lane sign post broken

  The wooden sign post for Tully Lane has snapped off at ground level. Not sure if this is due to wind or vandalism. The sign post is now lying on the ground.
• Rubbish dumped

  A whole pile of household rubbish has been dumped in the Hoon Hay Scenic Reserve (by the top of the Watling Track). It's pretty gross!!
• Road sign has been pulled out of ground

  Cnr Totara and Ngahere St Roadsign is out (there is someone doing this in Fendalton as I have reported 2 others nearby)
• Road sign has been pulled out

  The corner of Kahu and Kotare. Some one has pulled out the road sgign and its siting there on the ground, See photo
• Repair bridge

  Footbridge across creek has been closed since the earthquake with 3m high fence to stop people using it. <p> The concrete structure looks quite sound. So, is it really so dangerous, considering that only pedestrians and cyclists use it? <p> If it is dangerous, why has it taken so long to repair? It is a real hassle for people to use Avondside Drive.
• Car parking needs to be removed.

  Footpaths on both sides are closed and traffic is one lane but cars are still allowed to park there, making it dangerous for pedestrians. Why are we repeatedly confornted with these sort of issues? There must be a limited number of managers who oversee the contractors who do this sort of thing. There must be some form of penalty that discourages them from doing it.
• Tagging on toilet block
• Cunningham terrace/bridle path intersection
• Offensive painting on footpath

  Offensive pentagram symbols painted next to the bus shelter.
• Broken glass at side of road

  Broken glass at side of road Owles Terrace on rive rside of road
• Fence post popped out of hole
• access to 44-50 Valley Rd is rapidly deteriorating

  The access to the ROW for 44-50 Valley Rd is potholed and collapsing into the open drain along the road edge. Storm water is undercutting the access way. Major water run off from the blocked drain and ROW are now scouring out the large potholes and cars and trucks are rapidly increasing the bad state of the area.
• broken at side of road

  broken at side of road in cycling area south side of road
• Road surface breaking up, hole cover slippery.

  This left turn from blenhem road into matipo street is dangerous for cyclests and motocyclests both. First, the communications manhole cover has been worn smooth by car & truck tyres and is extremly slippry when dry and very dangerous when wet. Second, the road surface between that manhole cover and the gutter, which is the only safe place to ride a bicycle without hitting the manhole or riding too wide out into the joining road is breaking up.
• Permenantly cloggged open drain

  The drain in front of the letterboxes is always blocked and when it rains, water immediately flows over the driveway and down the hill across the road, creating aslipping hazard for cars and pedestrians alike (who also must use the road due to the lack of a footpath). The many trees in the area (some on council land) means that unblocking the drain is only a temporary soloution. In addition several cars have gotten wheels stuck in the drain while exiting the driveway due to its depth. Covering the drain would not only stop water flowing across the road and the area used as a footpath, but also improve the safety of the area(the drain is large enough for a child to fall down, this has happened once to my knowledge) All the residents are tired of this unsightly, unsafe and defunct drain which has been in this state for several years We hope that someone has the time to come and look at it to solve this isssue. Thank you for your consideration. (Photo attached)
• Street sign broken

  The Balmoral Lane street sign is damaged and needs to be restrapped to the electricity supply power pole.
• Broken glass on road

  Colombo Street, east side just south of Brougham Street
• Water leak

  Located in centre of east-bound lane
• Gutter doesn't Drain

  Gutter outside 20 Stedley Place doesn't frain into the drain outside 12 Stedley Place due to the gutter sloping in the wrong direction resulting in stagnent water sitting in the gutter all the time
• Trees need trimming!

  Putting in a separate report as the prior seems ignored, these trees along here by the rugby club are now in places < 6 foot from the path, they need trimming before the path becomes impassable.
• Smashed glass on side of the road

  Broken glass on the south west corner of Barbadoes Streets, intersection with Gloucester
• New road surface damage

  Immediately following new road surfacing, trucks servicing the building of a new house tore up the new surface and created potholes. Since it takes 6 months for the road to settle, it is hoped that the costs for repari are passed on to the appropriate companies/private individuals and not to the ratepayer. This issue was reported to the Council immediately but no action appears to have occurred.
• Grassy verges

  Blakely contractors spread soil full of weed seed, and sowed grass seed too late in June 2010 so that now grass growth along the street is patchy, and weeds and cracked earth are prominent. No watering has occurred. Six large maple planted in July 2010 are dead. On receiving this advices the Council arranged more soil and grass seed in Dec 2010 but not enough to complete the job. No weed control occurred.
• Overgrown shrubs obstructing vision

  The shrubs adjacent to the motorbike parking on Oxford Terrace (immediately behind the Price Waterhouse Coopers building) are overgrown. When moving out of the motorbike parking area it is very hard to see if any vehicles are approaching from the right hand side. Very dangerous. Thanks in advance! Barry
• water flowing across the path

  There has been a leak from somewhere between 67 and the house next door that has had a little river of water going across the drive of 67 and onto the path for several weeks now. There looks to be a small pumping or electrical building next to their drive which could be the source of the water.
• Missing Water Meter Cover

  Missing meter cover at 44 Leitch Street
• Pothole next to gutter

  A moderate pothole forming next to the gutter on the roundabout. Could be a nasty trap for an unsuspecting cyclist.
• Broken glass at side of road

  Broken glass in cycling area of road . 2x lots within 50 metres. Thanks
• Glass on medium strip after traffic island

  Heading North East from the Moorhouse intersection, it is just past the first traffic island.
• Dangerous when wet!

  The underpass on Grimseys Road under QEII drive is in desperate need of channels down each side of the tunnel to stop water running across the ramps leading in and out. These often freeze in winter and become a real hazard.
• Footpath/Bikepath seal damaged and removed

  Lateral spreading caused by the earthquake has damaged the seal on the path approaching the foot bridge. The damaged surface has been removed but not replaced.
• Very poor broken road surface.

  The road surface in the cycle lane upto and just past dilworth street heading away from riccarton road is in very poor condition and is almost cant be used on a cycle, this needs resolving.
• Trees Need Trimming

  The tree along the shared path on Innes Road between Brigg Road and QE2 Drive need lifting. A present it is difficult to ride some of this because of low hanging foliage.
• pedestrian stop button is jammed off

  3 days ago I pushed the button to cross the street but the button would not push. This is the light used by boys going from the residence to boys high every day.
• Rubbish dumped on river bank, Heathcote
• Left turning arrow (Main South Road into Shands Road) stays red

  At night when turning left from Main South Road into Shands Road, if there is no straight through traffic heading west, the left turn arrow will stay red though multiple cycles of the traffic lights.
• Tagging on interpretation signs, Heathcote walk
• Angle parking here is extremely dangerous for bicycles

  The parking along this stretch of road is extremely dangerous for bicycles. It should be parallel parking - the angle parking is very bad idea. The angle of the parking is facing the wrong way, so anyone backing out of a park cannot see oncoming traffic until the car is mostly out of the parking space and blocking the roadway. This is most dangerous for bicycles travelling east, but also a hazard for other traffic. The angle parking also narrows the road considerably, forcing bicycles into close proximity with the heavy car traffic along this stretch.
• Liverpool St Cashel St Intersection urgently needs a Give Way sign

  Liverpool St Cashel St Intersection urgently needs a Give Way sign due to the massively increased traffic after the earthquake. Few people understand the give way rules for an intersection with no give way or stop signs. This intersection is extremely dangerous for bicycles travelling east along Cashel and turning right into Liverpool.
• Pedestrain crossing button not working

  The button for the new pedestrian crossing near Stanmore New World (the one on the east side) doesn't seem to be working ... You can push it several times without anything happening.
• Teees need trimming along length of cycle path

  The trees along the length of the cycle path from Annex road to Wrights Road need trimming. Foliage is causing me and other cyclists to duck and veer around them
• Road

  Patch of Missing Road. Makes my car slip. Got stones in my hand.
• Big Ditch

  in the next door neighbours drive way there is a Big hill of concrete and also stones. It was caused by a 6 ton concrete truck.
• Tagging on wall of SO Hotel, in alley
• Fire damage to floor of Kiwanis shelter, Bottle Lake
• Tagging on electrical equipment beside Bridge of Remembrance
• Pothole in Centre of the street

  Pothole is forming in the center of the road.