Christchurch earthquake - CBD Cordon Update

The cordoned off area of the CBD has been reduced with the area from
Gloucester to Armagh Streets being reopened from 1.30pm Monday 6
September. All buildings in this area have been inspected and building
owners will have a placard on their buildings.

John Buchan, Rescue Manager, advises that there is full access for
building owners and the public in this area except where damaged and
unsafe buildings have been isolated with barriers and tagged yellow and
red.

A green placard means the building is considered safe for its intended
use - 79% of buildings have received a green placard.

A yellow placard means the building has limited access, as noted on the
placard, and further structural assessment is needed by the owners
consultants - 16% of buildings have received a yellow placard.

A red placard means the building is considered unsafe and further
structural assessment is needed. These buildings have generally been
isolated with barriers - 5% of buildings have received a red placard.

The area that remains cordoned off is bounded by:-
- Armagh Street
- St Asaph Street
- Durham/Tennyson Street
- Madras Street

We are working on reopening the area bounded by Colombo Street and
Durhan/Tennyson Streets and expect that this and some other adjacent
areas and Cathedral Square may be able to be opened this evening.

A specific message for employers and building owners about access to
buildings inside and outside the cordoned off area will be released
shortly.


For further information, please refer to the Christchurch City Council
website www.ccc.govt.nz, email info@ccc.govt.nz or contact the
Christchurch City Council call centre on Ph 941 8999.