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Christchurch City Council. Reserves Department (1975-1977)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1975 - 1977

Biography

The Reserves Department was formed in 1975, renamed from the Parks and Gardens Department. The department managed all the Council owned parks across the Christchurch City Council area including the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. The unit was also responsible for leisure facilities and stadiums including Queen Elizabeth II Park and swimming pools.

This became the Parks and Recreation Unit in 1977.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Christchurch City Council: Parks, Gardens and Recreation Files

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S10
Scope and Contents Files from the Parks and Gardens Department, later known as the Reserves Department and then the Parks and Recreation Department at Christchurch City Council. Files relate to various sites and projects the department was involved in. Includes files on the Avon River and Heathcote River, Botanic Gardens and wider Hagley Park, Avebury Park, Beckenham Park, Barrington Park, Bottle Lake, Cemeteries, City Mall including fountains, English Park, Horseshoe Lake Reserve, Victoria Park, the Floral...
Dates: 1914-1990