New Facility Planned by Lyttelton Port of Christchurch.  Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, in partnership with Independent Fisheries Limited, plans to  construct a new wharf and cool store that will breathe new life into the fishing industry at Lyttelton after the earthquakes.

The earthquakes caused substantial damage to Z-Berth and the Independent Fisheries Limited cool store previously located on it.  The cool store was condemned and has been demolished, as Lyttelton residents have no doubt noticed.  Z-Berth is no longer usable for cargo.

The new facilities will provide a necessary boost for the fishing industry, which is important to Lyttelton and the regional economy.  It provides jobs, and contributes to economic growth and people's livelihoods.  In particular, fishing is an essential and historic part of Lyttelton's special character.

The loss of Z Berth and the cool store has been a blow to the industry, and a number of fishing vessels have been obliged to move to other ports.  This has resulted in loss of business for the Port, and for local marine, engineering and supply businesses as well.  The new facilities will be a very positive move for the long term wellbeing of the harbour community.

The Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board has agreed to the stopping of a portion of Cyrus Williams Quay for the development. Boaties can be assured that Lyttelton Port of Christchurch will continue to provide access to the Inner Harbour slipway so that they can use it in inclement weather.  In a letter to the Chair of the Community Board dated 17 May 2011, Chief Executive Peter Davie confirmed that "Lyttelton Port of Christchurch will continue to  allow the public access to the slipway.”  Improvements will be made to the slipway area.

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is also encouraging Christchurch City Council to fully develop Naval Point to cater for all users in all weather.

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