Council News
Ashburton District Council is inviting residents to take part in a survey to help gauge the mood of the district over the Government’s proposed Three Waters reform.
This is the first of a number of updates about the New Zealand Upgrade project to improve two intersections in Ashburton (Walnut Avenue and SH1/West Street, and Walnut Avenue and East Street).
Contractors have made good progress on East Street under Alert Level 3 and are now allowing some vehicles in the CBD as more shops and businesses re-open under Alert Level 2.
Mid Canterbury residents and visitors are being advised that Council's local facilities and services will resume normal operations this week after the country (excluding Auckland) goes into Alert Level Two from midnight tonight, but there will be some new Delta variant safety measures and restrictions in place.
Ashburton Public Library is running a click and collect lending service while under Alert Level 3.
Cameras on collection trucks are recording an increasing level of rubbish in yellow recycling bins, which could lead to whole truck loads being rejected at sorting plants.
Work on the Ashburton Relief Sewer (ARS) line has re-commenced following the Covid 19 Level 4 lockdown when the contractors were unable to operate. With work recommencing, the intersection closure on Beach Road East/Beach Road will be put in place from Thursday, 2 September. The overall project remains on track to be completed by March 2022.
Parking is on our plate at the moment and it’s a subject we always get a lot of feedback on, whenever changes are made.
The Mt Somers community is being invited to a special afternoon tea to see a $150,000 renovation of their memorial hall.
Ashburton District Council has decided to dispense with the use of slogans in its marketing efforts, in favour of positive storytelling about the district and its people.