Council News
KiwiRail is advising that repairs to the Tinwald viaduct could be six months away, and the road underneath it will be closed to traffic until then.
An interactive careers event in Ashburton this October is aimed at showing many of the different industries and jobs that are available in the district, to inspire those looking for work or to upskill or find a new job.
Contractors will fence off the old Polytech building and carpark on Cameron Street on Saturday 2 August, ahead of specialist asbestos removal and demolition crews moving onto the site.
Want to vote in the Local Elections? Time is running out to make sure you are enrolled and your name and correct details are on the preliminary electoral roll for the Ashburton District.
The Local Government conference in Christchurch last week provided a chance for Government to repeat its message to Councils to get back to basics … and that is largely business as usual for us here in Ashburton.
Local businesses, big and small, are being invited to a launch party for the Ashburton District’s Business of the Year Awards.
With just a week to go, around half of the district’s 7000 dogs have been registered and the Council is giving the rest a friendly bark - fetch your form and get cracking!
Whether you’re producing a play or hosting an exhibition, groups or individuals with a local arts project can apply for financial help through the Creative Communities Scheme from 1 August.
Over 1000 youngsters headed along to Council facilities over the recent school holidays, to make snow globes, use a laser cutter or take part in a winter challenge.
Parts of Allenton may experience low water pressure over the next three weeks as part of work to upgrade the Argyle Park water treatment plant.