HQ backgrounder

Official Opening - Saturday, 29 September 2007

The Selwyn District Council HQ was officially opened by the Governor General, the Honourable Anand Satyanand, on Saturday, 29 September 2007.

Staff moved in on Canterbury Show Weekend, 16-18 November 2007. Prior to the move, most staff had been based at Leeston and Darfield.

Concept and Design - July 2007

This two-page flyer [PDF180kb] outlines the concept and design of the HQ building and describes some of its environmentally-sustainable features.

PowerPoint Presentation - May 2008

This PowerPoint presentation [5 MB] by Chief Executive Paul Davey outlines the features of the building which promote environmental sustainability

HQ Construction Photos

Aerial photos of the construction site in September

Views from ground level in August

Aerial photos of the construction site in July

Aerial photos of the construction site in June

Aerial photos of the construction site in May

Aerial photos of the construction site in February

HQ Newsletters

Several neighbourhood newsletters were produced to keep locals informed of progress and who to contact:

August 2007 newsletter [PDF 190 kb]

June 2007 newsletter [PDF 180 kb]

April 2007 newsletter [PDF 190 kb]

January 2007 newsletter [PDF 160 kb]

December 2006 newsletter [PDF 160 kb]