Council News
Work has begun this week to install new guard rails on the Rangitata Diversion Race bridge on Pudding Hill Road, near Methven.
The Council is proposing to lower speed limits around the district’s schools as one of three key principles in a new draft interim speed management plan, released this week for public feedback.
Methven residents are being asked to conserve water this Thursday between 11am-2pm during further work on the upgrade of the town's water supply.
Council's Customer Services staff are heading to Methven and Rakaia next month to make it easier for people to see them about rates rebates.
Council has begun closing some of its public toilets at night in an attempt to deter vandals that have been targeting facilities.
Ground conditions are finally dry enough for contractors to finish work at the Ashburton Dog Park and the area will be closed on Tuesday 13 September and Wednesday 14 September for the work to continue.
Access to the Ashburton Domain children’s playground and nearby carpark will be restricted next week when arborists take down two poplar trees.
Council is seeking $250,000 from a special Government fund to install new public toilets on the eastern side of Ashburton.
On behalf of the Ashburton District, Mayor Neil Brown has expressed our condolences and sadness this morning on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
People exercising their pooches at the Ashburton Dog Park can now use the new 20-space car park at the facility, with access off Cass Street next to the new Kmart development.