Council News
Sand for the outdoor volleyball court at EA Networks Centre arrived onsite today, as the project nears completion.
Council is cohosting a free seminar about passive houses on 12 March and the event will include a visit to a passive house in Methven.
Council will apply for a variance of the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum’s resource consent so a ground enclosure can be built to house new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Council contractors will begin work on Chertsey’s new water treatment plant on Monday, 10 February.
Councillors have spent two and a half days giving direction to staff on the draft Annual Plan for 2025-26, which will determine this year’s rates.
Council has been asked this week to investigate the introduction of a cat management policy.
The Hinds drinking water supply will be temporarily shutdown overnight (Wednesday 5 February) between the hours of 11pm and 3am, to allow for urgent repairs following the discovery of a leak in a watermain at the water treatment plant earlier today.
Community problem-solving app Snap Send Solve has recognised Ashburton District Council for its overall high rating.
The Waitangi Day public holiday on Thursday 6 February 2025 will see temporary changes to operating hours at some Council facilities and to some Council services.
Councillors will discuss building a new enclosure for the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system for the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre on Wednesday.