Council News
The second package of work in a $10 million upgrade of the district’s drinking water treatment plants has been awarded to Ashburton Contracting Limited.
A commemorative coin from the 1974 Commonwealth Games and a letter from former mayor D’Arcy Digby were among items found in a time capsule retrieved from the former Council headquarters on Baring Square West recently.
Methven has changed heaps in the past 15 years. There’s been population growth, new commercial activities, diversity, and the needs of our community have evolved.
A 1.3km section of Pudding Hill Road has been sealed this week, as fine weather keeps the Council’s roading rehabilitation programme on track.
Council is currently evaluating tenders for its longest and largest contract.
There are no changes to kerbside rubbish and recycling collection in the Ashburton District on Friday 15 November, which is a public holiday to celebrate Canterbury Anniversary Day.
A segment of an ageing watermain on Trevors Road will be replaced, with work starting next week.
A new utilities building is to be constructed at Argyle Park to house UV water treatment equipment.
Like any big business, Council produces an annual report to let our community know how we performed against our budget and work programme.
Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree returns to Baring Square East this festive season and will come to life at Light up the Night on Saturday 30 November.