Christchurch City Council to vote on rebuilding model

A visibly upset lady walks through the rubble on Madras Street after the February 22 quake. Photo / Christchurch Star

The Christchurch City Council will this week vote on a rebuilding model which will see contractors work in an alliance and given incentives to finish work quickly.

Mayor Bob Parker told TV3's Firstline the model will see five major contractors working collaboratively on projects to get the city back on its feet as soon as possible.

"The basic idea of the alliance model is that it brings a group of core contractors ... together around the table with city council engineers and contract letters, as well as the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. Everybody shares information and equipment and other things that a re vital to get the work done quickly," he said.

The council estimates the city's infrastructure rebuild will cost between $2-3 billion.

Mr Parker said the model has been used successfully on the Newmarket Viaduct in Auckland, and previously in Christchurch when the city's mall was rebuilt.

"It is a model that has been proven in New Zealand. It is not so much about saving money but it is a very efficient model."

Mr Parker said there are incentives for contractors who finish work ahead of schedule.

He said there would be "a lot of self-monitor involved" to ensure the work was done to the highest standard.

"They are contractors council has a long relationship with, and have a good track record with."

Also at Thursday's meeting, the council will debate a proposed liquor ban for areas of Riccarton and Ilam.

The move comes after police told council there has been an increase in alcohol-fuelled disorder in western suburbs following the February 22 aftershock. The police estimate they are spending around 50 to 60 per cent of their time "dealing with drunken youths, out of control parties, intoxicated persons, fights and associated disorder" in the Riccarton, Merivale and Papanui on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.