Council News
Baring Square East was the place to be on Saturday night, when Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree came to life in a sparkly way.
Councillors have approved a code of conduct for people visiting the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, EA Networks Centre, and the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre.
On behalf of the Tinwald Reserve Board, Council is calling for expressions of interest to occupy a parcel of land at Tinwald Domain.
Work is under way on a new playground at the historic Barrhill village.
Graduates who have completed study while working to improve or gain new skills were this week recognised for their accomplishments at the Ashburton District Industry Training Organisation Awards.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, now that Ashburton’s Christmas tree is sitting proudly on display in Baring Square East.
The giant Christmas tree in Baring Square East is a lovely, if scary, reminder that the end of the year is nigh – and there is still much to do in the next four weeks.
The final piece of work in a major project to upgrade Ashburton’s wastewater system will get under way early next year, when a new trunk main is installed between Trevors Road and Milton Road.
Council has accepted an offer for its land and former administration building at Baring Square West.
Twelve new sludge-drying beds at the Rakaia wastewater treatment plant will soon be in use.