Council News
The last day of June marks the end of Council’s financial year and a 12-month period that has been challenging, uncertain and rewarding all at the same time.
ACL is making good progress on a project to install 1200 water meters on Methven properties, as part of a trial to assist with the management of the water supply and identify leaks.
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown politely declined to take a spin around the Methven skatepark yesterday; the body was willing but the mind called caution.
Some of our services and operating hours will change temporarily for Matariki this weekend, as Friday 24 June is a public holiday.
After four terms, 12 years, I have decided to retire from Council.
Emergency survival items and get away kits (or grab bags) can be life-savers.
The Ashburton Lakes and Wakanui will feature in a special film about wetlands being screened at the Regent Cinema in Ashburton on Saturday 25 June during Matariki weekend.
Council’s front of house team has claimed top spot in the country for local government customer services.
From pickles that have helped fundraise $46,000 for charity, to delivering hundreds of meals to flood-affected families, the good and voluntary deeds of Ashburton people were highlighted this week at a special civic ceremony.
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.