The return of a decent quality of life is a key priority in the draft Recovery Strategy for Christchurch, released by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).
A final strategy will set a timeline for rebuilding the city, and will include reports on buttressing its economy as well as providing venues for cultural and sporting activities.
CERA chief executive Roger Sutton says work will begin with repairing damaged sewers, water lines, power cables and roads in the most efficient way possible.
He says restoring sporting and cultural facilities will include finding a place close to Christchurch for the many colourful and diverse restaurants that help give the city vibrancy.
Sports groups have begun work to decide how to replace or repair damaged venues. The chief executive of the Canterbury West Coast Sports Trust, Geoff Barry, says finding alternative sports facilities is vital to people's health, providing somewhere to socialise and exercise, which helps relieve stress and anxiety.
The draft strategy will be available on the authority's website from Saturday and public consultation will be sought until the end of October.
