Library and parks closed in Chch

The Redwood Library and car park are closed. Photo: CCC

Several public libraries and parks across Christchurch have been closed due to the red wind warning.

Several public libraries and parks across Christchurch have been closed due to the red wind warning.

The red wind warning remains in place for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula with 130km/h gusts expected until 4pm on Thursday.

Library closures

Christchurch City Council says the Redwood Library and car park are closed today. This is a precaution due to the proximity of large trees and strong winds.

The Fendalton Library car park is also closed as a precaution due to the proximity of large trees.

Meanwhile, JP Services at the Shirley and Spreydon Libraries has been cancelled.

The Citizens Advice Bureau at Fendalton Library has been cancelled.

Te Manu Tītī on Friday at Akaroa Library is also cancelled. The Parklands Library remains closed until March for repairs.

Any further library closures can be found

here

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens and its two car parks on Armagh St and Riccarton Ave will be closed on Thursday. Photo: CCC

Park closures

Park closures

As a precautionary measure, the council says it will be keeping a number of our parks closed during the red wind warning.

The following reserves, gardens and parks are closed:

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Te Māra Huaota o Waipapa, including the Armagh Street and Riccarton Avenue car parks

Mona Vale

The Groynes

Bottle Lake Forest

Spencer Park

Horseshoe Lake Dog Park

Urumau Reserve

Pony Point in Cass Bay

Victoria Park, including Tawharanui Trail, Latta's Spur Track and The Harry Ell Walkway

Diamond Harbour's Coastal Cliffs Track