Council News
Another year is drawing to a close and it’s pleasing to look back and see some big and small projects that have been ticked off.
Ashburton District Councillors have agreed, in principle, to split the cost of the new second bridge and connecting roads with Government.
The EA Networks Centre will see in its 10th New Year with an upgrade of three significant areas.
Council is encouraging households to keep up their good recycling habits over the Christmas and New Year period, when volumes of rubbish and recycling typically increase.
Councillors have adopted a Stockwater Exit Transition Plan that will usher Council out of the business of delivering stockwater by 2027.
Councillors have given the green light to constructing an 18-hole mini golf course at EA Networks Centre.
Ashburton District Council has been recognised as an Advanced Welcoming Community, one of the first councils in New Zealand to achieve the status.
Work on 16 new elderly persons housing units at Friendship Lane hit a milestone last week, with tradies and Councillors invited to a roof shout.
Ashburton District Council will soon begin the recruitment process for its Chief Executive position.
The Methven Community Board is encouraging people to submit their ideas on a new community plan for the town before submissions close on Sunday 22 December.