Council News
The first phase of work in a $10 million upgrade of 10 of the district’s drinking water treatment plants is about to get under way.
Work started this week on the first of five road rehabilitation projects, with a section on Ashburton Staveley Road at the head of the queue.
The change won't affect most local users but will help Council to identify and fairly bill casual users.
It’s just two weeks until the Hakatere Noodle Festival, a celebration of National Welcoming Week and Te Tiriti-based Multicultural Day, and a chance to experience flavours from around the globe.
Our Council meeting this week was held a day early so that the Mayor, CE and two councillors can attend the Local Government New Zealand conference and at the AGM, the Mayor will propose a remit on the graduated driver licensing system.
Council is looking for professional or hobby artists to add their own splash of colour to five Chorus cabinet boxes in Ashburton.
Work is about to begin on the construction of 12 sludge-drying beds at the Rakaia wastewater treatment plant.
Ashburton District Councillors have directed staff to prepare a report to understand the costs and implications of pursuing a consent to divert water from Balmacaan Stream into Lake Camp.
Mayor Neil Brown has announced Friday 27 September as the official opening of Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton Library and Civic Centre.
Council has indicated it will retain five elected members for the Methven Community Board, after considering submissions from the community on its representation review for the Ashburton District.