Free tours of Lyttelton Port by boat will start at the end of this month (September 27) so the community can see the developments underway and hear what is planned.
A 90-minute tour on the Canterbury Cat will leave from the Lyttelton ferry terminal at 1.30pm on the last Sunday of the month.
A port representative will provide information and answer questions about the area covered during the cruise, including the Inner Harbour, Dampier Bay, the Container Terminal operations and reclamation.
“This is another step in our ongoing engagement with the community,” says Port chief executive Peter Davie.
“Taking a tour of the Port by boat is the safest and most effective way of viewing the developments in progress.”
“We have some experienced staff providing commentary on the boat tours to make sure everyone can get a good understanding of what’s happening, what’s planned and why.”
Bookings for the free Port tours by boat can be made by phoning Lyttelton Port Company reception (03 328 8198) Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5pm.
At the end of each Port tour passengers will be invited to make a donation to Cholmondeley Children’s Centre located in nearby Governors Bay.
Since opening in 1925 Cholmondeley has cared for more than 26,000 children and continues to provide short-term emergency and planned respite care.
The community-funded service cares for youth from ages 3 to 12, focusing on preserving the family bond, returning children to their families more refreshed and more resilient than when they left.
Cholmondeley has recently rebuilt the centre and returned fully to Governors Bay after operating on split sites for more than four years.
