Council News
The new public toilets at Lower Hakatere Huts are now open.
Council has adopted its Annual Plan for 2025-26 and set new rates, and fees and charges, for the financial year beginning 1 July.
It was a pleasure to be at the Methven Community Board's meeting this week, when they adopted a strategic plan for their community.
Council has put together a draft climate change and sustainability strategy containing 80 proposed actions and is looking for feedback from the community.
The public holiday over King’s Birthday weekend 2025 will see temporary changes to some Council services and facilities.
Council is updating its Water Races Bylaw, which sets out rules for day-to-day maintenance of water races and changes to the network.
Council is holding two drop-in sessions for the public to be part of the discussion about the future of Bushside and Stoney Creek stockwater intakes.
Contractors are planning to commission new UV equipment at the Tinwald water treatment plant in the week 26-31 May and Council is advising residents that the work could affect water pressure.
Ashburton District Council has awarded its solid waste management contract to Christchurch-based waste management company WasteCo.
Council has adopted the Stand Alone Business Unit as the delivery model for future water services in the Ashburton District.