Council News
A timeline for the Ashburton District Council Western Ward by-election has been agreed to with nominations for candidates set to open from Thursday 16 February and voting to start in late April if more than one eligible candidate stands.
A 500m stretch of Allens Road will be closed to traffic for 10 days, weather permitting, from Monday 23 January when contractors begin the final phase of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
The beginning of the year is a logical time to shake out your thoughts a bit and re-assess your position on key issues … sometimes we discover new information or circumstances change, and we must adapt.
New toilets at Digby Park and money for new footpaths are among Council projects to benefit from $4.19 million received as part of the Three Waters Reform support package (termed Better Off Funding) from the Government.
People who drive through Mid Canterbury on State Highway 1 after 7pm at night and before 6am will face a short detour route at Chertsey from Monday 23 January for up to five nights.
The Rakaia Salmon Reserve on SH1 has gained two more colourful features that will help tourists discover more about the Ashburton District.
A $2.45 million contract to redevelop Baring Square East has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil, the same contractor who worked on the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD.
People who drive between Christchurch and Ashburton on SH1 will notice some activity near Rakaia from later this week, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
It’s great to see people recharging their batteries during the holidays and there is certainly plenty to do locally if you have decided to stick close to home.
Keep up the good recycling, that’s the message from auditors checking kerbside recycling bins in the first weeks of 2023.