Lyttelton road tunnel
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The Lyttelton road tunnel runs through the Port Hills to connect the New Zealand city of Christchurch and its seaport, Lyttelton. It opened in on 27 February 1964 and carries just over 10,000 vehicles
The Lyttelton tunnel portal at the southern end
Southern (Lyttelton) portal of the Lyttelton road tunnel under construction in 1964
Northern (Heathcote) portal of the Lyttelton road tunnel in 2010
Southern (Lyttelton) portal of the Lyttelton road tunnel in 2010
Peter Beaven
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Peter Jamieson Beaven was a New Zealand architect based in Christchurch, who lived for his last few months in Blenheim. He was a co-founder of New Zealand's first heritage lobby group, the Civic Trust
Lyttelton road tunnel
…Road Tunnel Authority Dissolution Act 1978. The original Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building, designed by Christchurch architect Peter Beaven, was a Category I listed heritage building and one of the youngest buildings recognised by the trust. Following its demolition as a result of damage…
Peter Beaven in 2008
Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building in 2008