Christchurch's old central Police station was demolished by controlled implosion, much to the delight of the large crowd gathered. (Video first published in May 2015)

A central city police station, complete with cellblock, is for sale.

The Christchurch complex was purpose-built for the police at a cost of $22 million in 2013 on leased land on St Asaph St. They served as the temporary central police station after the old one on Cambridge Tce was damaged by the earthquakes, and later had to be imploded.

SUPPLIED Christchurch's former temporary police station on St Asaph St is for sale.

Police vacated the temporary station in May this year to move into the new justice and emergency services precinct.

Offers are now wanted by a December deadline for the temporary station. Both the land and buildings are owned by developers Calder Stewart.

The 7000-square-metre complex was built on a 1.6-hectare site with offices, a reception area, an armoury, exhibits storage, forensic laboratories, firearms training simulator. Also on the site is a custody block, dog facilities, and car parking.

STACY SQUIRES/STUFF The temporary station cost $22 million to build and is now sitting empty.

It previously housed 500 police staff and about 40 Corrections staff.

The property's yard is now leased to Wilson Parking.

Calder Stewart's managing director, Alan Stewart, said they were selling the property to release money for their industrial and commercial development projects.

STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Wilson Parking is now leasing the vacant car parks.