Council News
A scientific study into algal control products at Lake Hood began this week, with several distributors of the products on site to help the project kick off.
The Council and Mt Somers Reserve Board are proposing that the Mt Somers Domain Campground becomes a self-contained campsite from March.
Council is proposing to allocate $20 million to the second Ashburton Bridge project as part of its annual plan and budget for 2026-27.
Schoolkids, tourists and Rakaia locals gathered to watch Rakaia’s restored giant salmon be reinstated at her spot alongside State Highway 1 this week.
Councillors have been asked for direction on whether the new gravel carpark on the former Polytech site on Cameron Street should be paid parking.
It’s hard to believe the first month of the year has passed by already.
Councillors will soon begin the first of several workshops to prepare an Annual Plan and budget for 2026-27.
The Methven Wastewater Treatment Plant will have six ageing aerators replaced, and a new inlet screen before winter this year.
The Methven Community Board supports using the Line Road recycling facility as the most appropriate site for a future Methven Refuse Transfer Station.
Pipework insulation that contained asbestos was discovered underground at the former Polytech site on Cameron Street, delaying the final stage of demolition of the old classroom block.
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