Coronation
reserve

Coronation Reserve is a popular recreation area, known for its Historical hospital, large eucalyptus trees, panoramic views of the city and natural beauty within the urban Cashmere area. HGM was engaged to complete a significant upgrade of the track network throughout the entire reserve and some of its supporting infrastructure, improving accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor experience.

Key features of the project included:

Strategic track realignment to reduce steep gradients and improve accessibility.
Installation of in-ground stringer steps in the steeper sections
Graveling of all the new and existing track network throughout the reserve
Design, construction and installation of three custom built macrocarpa benches for rest stops.

Highlights of the project delivered include:

Our specialised fleet of track dumpers enabled the efficient transport of gravel and materials across challenging terrain, allowing works to be completed quickly while minimising disruption to track users.
A carefully planned construction methodology allowed crews to work around existing staircses and infastructure, preserving these assets while delivering the upgrades safely and efficiently.

The HGM team were proud of the final outcome. By combining practical construction expertise with quality craftmanship, HGM delivered an enhanced recreational space that will be enjoyed by the community for many years to come.

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Location

Coronation Reserve, Cashmere, Christchurch

Client

Christchurch City Council

Date

August – October 2023

Wide aerial view of a hillside reserve surrounded by residential areas, where walking track construction and recreation construction works have been completed. The image reflects civil construction, project management and siteworks in a challenging natural setting.

Aerial view of walking track construction through dense trees and steep reserve terrain. This recreation construction project shows civil construction, siteworks, erosion control and careful land development for public access.

Civil contractors building a walking track through a forest reserve using compact machinery and gravel surfacing. This recreation construction project includes siteworks, erosion control, site preparation and careful construction in a natural environment.

Civil contractors using compact machinery to build walking tracks through a steep forest reserve. The image highlights recreation construction, site preparation, erosion control and civil construction work carried out in a natural environment.

Aerial view of walking track construction in a forest reserve, with compact machinery shaping paths and drainage features. The project shows recreation construction, civil construction, erosion control and siteworks for public access infrastructure.

Walking track construction winding through a forest reserve with newly formed compacted paths and timber edging. The image shows recreation construction, civil construction, erosion control and site preparation in a sensitive bush environment.

Aerial view of civil construction crews and machinery completing walking track construction through a forested hillside reserve. The project includes recreation construction, siteworks, erosion control and project management for improved public access.

Walking track construction with compacted steps and timber edging through a natural reserve pathway. The image shows recreation construction, civil construction, erosion control and site preparation for safer public access.

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