Council News
Low-income households are being encouraged to apply for a rates rebate after increases to the qualifying threshold came into effect at the start of July.
It’s good to see the new Fairton water pipeline project tracking to a successful conclusion and the township connected to the main Ashburton water supply in the next few weeks.
Council is calling for tenders from people, groups or businesses interested in buying surplus relocatable buildings, including the former temporary Council Chamber on Havelock Street.
People buying property, including bare sections are being encouraged to get a LIM (Land Information Memorandum), which will alert them to important information about the land, including confirming that everything onsite is legal.
Two short water shutdowns are planned for the Fairton supply on 12 July and 17 July to allow contractors to connect Fairton to the main Ashburton town water supply.
Flooding is easily our most common natural hazard, and May, June and July are when our district is most at risk. The impacts of flooding can include blocked roads and bridges, disruption to water services and damage to homes or workplaces.
Eighty-seven community groups and sports teams will receive a little over $308,000 when Council distributes its community grants this month.
The end of the financial year triggers a host of annual reports, but before we begin rolling out work planned in Year 1 of the Long Term Plan I want to thank all those who helped shape this key document.
Council is tracking the number of potholes it repairs and will have contractors patrolling known trouble spots over the coming winter months when more are expected.
Council has struck its rates for the 2024-25 financial year, following adoption of the Long Term Plan last week.