The Te Awapahari Bay Expansion and Resilience Project will see the construction of a 388-metre deepwater wharf and five-hectare container terminal, installation of four ship-to-shore cranes and semi-automated gantry yard cranes.
The project will be delivered on a greenfield site adjacent to, but independent of, existing terminal operations.
Key Dates
| Aug 2026 | EOIs Open |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2031 | Expected Construction Completion |
Financing
| Equity Finance: | Christchurch City Holdings |
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The project is being financed by LPC and Christchurch City Holdings (CCHL), the investment arm of Christchurch City Council, with NZ$300 million in equity to be provided by CCHL and the remainder in debt by LPC. |
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Lyttelton Port Company |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Aug 2026 | Lyttelton Port Company opened Expressions of Interest for the project, closing 18 September. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Other Transport
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
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