Council News
Grove Street Park will be closed and play equipment removed from Monday to allow for the construction of a new road, however Tinwald residents can look forward to a bigger and better park in the future.
A short section of Withells Road from State Highway 1 to Maronan Ealing Road will be closed for a week from Monday 27 June so contractors can repair damage to the road caused by heavy vehicles.
Fairton residents are being asked to conserve water between 10am and 12pm tomorrow (Friday 17 June) during a planned upgrade on the Fairton water treatment plant.
A project to provide a wastewater pipe network in north-west Ashburton area is currently out for tender and the work, when completed, will enable more residential development in the area.
You may say “what’s she on about?” Well, currently you all have an opportunity to provide your feedback to Ashburton District Council on your views and thoughts about how we manage our household and other waste (or rubbish as it is commonly called).
The Māori history of Mid Canterbury will be explored from the sea to high country in a special mapping exhibit opening at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum on Sunday.
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown donned his chef’s apron and deputy mayor Liz McMillan cut the onions for a BBQ shout last week to mark progress on Ashburton’s new library and civic building, Te Pātaka o kā Tuhutuhi and Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka.
Ashburton District residents are being thanked for confining their flushing to just the three Ps - pee, poo and toilet paper.
Bridge Street from the Netherby roundabout to Seafield Road will be under temporary traffic light management next week while contractors remove a wastewater tank near the entrance to the Hampstead Sports Club.
With Local Body Elections on the horizon, now's the time to make sure you're ready to vote, by enrolling or updating your details on the Electoral Commission’s vote.nz site. You can also visit the Ashburton Public Library, with staff happy to help with the forms if required.