The Christchurch Free Wi-Fi project costs are being covered by Enable. This is seen as a great opportunity for the city, bringing significant social and economic benefits.
There are some minimal costs to Christchurch City Council in terms of staff time to help assist with the project and get it up and running. This includes for example converting some lamp posts to 24 hour per day power, which will be useful outside of this project, and helps future proof Christchurch as a progressive ‘Smart City’.
Enable has also tried to time works wherever possible to minimise inconvenience, to take advantage of existing road works already under way, and to limit any disruption to businesses and residents.