Rawhiti Golf Course threatened by housing proposal
The proposal is part of a government plan for the earthquake damaged red zone, but the park is not in the red zone.
Rawhiti Golf course has been around since the 1930s and is part of Rawhiti Domain, over the road from the beach in eastern Christchurch.
Regenerate Christchurch, the government agency tasked with developing a plan for red zone land, has recently put out 10 proposals for public consultation.
The proposals suggest a mix of future land uses, including cycle ways, flood mitigation, recreation areas, and housing.
Five of the ten proposals include what is described as a land swap – two golf courses, Avondale and Rawhiti – would be turned into housing with a total of around 900 homes.
A new golf course would then be created on earthquake damaged land in nearby Bexley.
Cathy Baker is part of a group called Guardians of Rawhiti, which was established three years ago when the council looked at closing the golf course.
She said people were outraged that once again the well-used green space is under threat.
“People are angry.
“They are angry because this is the heart of our community.”
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