Hagley Oval Proposal Submitted
Regenerate Christchurch has today submitted a proposal to the Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration,
Hon Poto Williams, which, if approved, would support Christchurch’s bid to host top tier matches during the 2021
International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup.
The agency is proposing that Section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 be used to amend the
Christchurch District Plan to permit changes to the use and operation of Hagley Oval which would enable more
international fixtures to be played at the venue. The proposed changes to the use and operation of the venue include the
installation of permanent lighting facilities.
The proposal has been submitted to the Associate Minister who has delegated authority from the Minister for Greater
Christchurch Regeneration, Hon Megan Woods, to consider proposals to utilise Section 71 of the Act to support
regeneration initiatives.
The proposal, which was prompted by a request from the Canterbury Cricket Trust, was finalised after the views of
strategic partners (Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Selwyn District Council
and Waimakariri District Council) and the Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) had
been considered.
If the Associate Minister decides to proceed with the proposal, the Act requires it to be notified to enable written
public comment.
Out of respect for the Associate Minister’s decision-making process, Regenerate Christchurch will not be making any
further comment.
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