Arawa Canoe Club
Earthquake news
Restricted use of the Clubrooms
The Club may be used for boat storage and the gym is able to be used until further notice. The changing rooms and the upstairs area have been closed to members, due to damage. We can't proceed with any repairs until the CCC knows what the situation with Porritt Park is. The recent identifying of the residential Red Zone means that plans for the river area and Porritt Park may be quite some time away. Arawa Canoe Club owns its buildings, but the Council owns the land and unfortunately we dont yet know what the Council plans to do with the land. So, for now it's still a waiting game.
The Avon, Heathcote & Estuary have reopened
The Canterbury District Health Board issued a media statement on 10th November 2011 stating that the Christchurch waterways may now be used for recreational use.
You probably dont want to go swimming in there though!
Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey says water in these areas is now suitable for recreational use. “This is great news for those of us who have been avoiding the water following the high levels of contamination. With summer weather here, those who want to can now get back on or in the water at these locations without the risk of illness.”
However, there is likely to be bacteria and viruses in sediments of the rivers and estuary. Recreational users are advised to avoid contact with water containing sediment they have stirred up. People should also avoid contact with all these waterways for 48 hours after heavy rainfall
The Clubrooms live to fight another day
The Arawa Clubhouse has continued to stand strong - albet it's now on a bit of a lean! The gear stored in the shed is completely unharmed. However, the land around the club continues to move and split. There are some really deep fissures running up to and around the club, which have moved the lockup at the back of the club and also a pole a the front of the club. More importantly, the fissures have exposed the concrete foundations of the club and also the underground pipework. We are unsure how much damage has been sustained to the pipework and the foundations.
The carpark is a bit of a mess with big fissures and the land around the foundations of the building has moved away from the building.
The Christ College rowing building has been demolished - watch out for nails!
