19 Oct 2014

Six quake memorial designs shortlisted

8:15 pm on 19 October 2014

The families of Canterbury earthquake victims, and those left seriously injured, are giving feedback on six shortlisted designs for a national memorial.

People walking to the proposed site of the national memorial for victims of the February 2011 earthquake on the edge of the Avon River.

People walking to the proposed site of the national memorial for victims of the February 2011 earthquake on the edge of the Avon River after it was announced in July this year. Photo: RNZ / Jemma Brackebush

The memorial to the 185 killed in the February 2011 quake is to be located on the banks of the Avon River between Montreal Street and Rhododendron Island.

Christchurch Central Development Unit director Warwick Isaacs said getting feedback from the victims was an important part of the process and would help designers finish their concepts.

Mr Isaacs said the final six designs should be made public by the end of next month.

The memorial is expected to be ready for the fifth anniversary of the quake.

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