Council News
Council’s stockwater system was once a crucial open race network delivering water to farms around the district, but by today’s standards it is an inefficient and expensive way to deliver water to livestock.
Balmoral Hall, the subject of a key decision in the draft Long Term Plan out now for consultation, will be open on Saturday 13 April so members of the public can look around the building.
About 150 people turned up at the Tinwald Domain on Saturday to look around the ageing Tinwald Pool and talk about future options for outdoor water play in the Ashburton District.
About 150 properties connected to the Mount Somers drinking water supply are being reminded they are still on water restrictions, though that will change when flows at the Stoney Creek intake improve.
KiwiRail is advising drivers and pedestrians to avoid travelling down Fairfield Road, at Fairton, at certain times of day over the coming months.
Council contractors will be laying a new and stronger road surface at two Chalmers Avenue roundabouts this month.
Council will introduce a kerbside food waste collection service in 2026 and is asking the community via the draft Long Term Plan if the collection should be just food scraps or a combination of green waste that includes food scraps and garden/lawn trimmings.
It’s time again for a new LTP consultation.
Council’s decision to close Tinwald Pool this past summer season has been the catalyst for a wider decision about water play in the district.
Environment Canterbury continues to monitor water quality at Lake Hood weekly.