Council News
Ashburton District Council has given consultants Stantec more time to conduct additional traffic modelling and to take into account experiences from the recent flooding event as they prepare the second stage of the business case for a second urban bridge over the Ashburton River.
Expect to see the Mount Hutt Bike Park blowing up on social media soon, thanks to a big, colourful sign at its entrance.
When in doubt, look it up. That was the Encyclopedia Britannica’s advice back in 1913 and not much has changed, except now you can look at Britannica online via a quick link from the Ashburton Public Library’s webpage.
The Ashburton District Council has had its first entry in the Business of the Year awards, a new event that recognises our business community.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has smoothed the dip in the Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge deck, enabling the bridge speed to go back to 50km/ hour, its usual posted speed limit.
The Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Methven/Springfield water supply, effective immediately.
The Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Mount Somers water supply, effective immediately.
Ashburton District residents are being asked to have their say on the proposed Dog Control Bylaw and Policy, and Open Spaces Bylaw, with feedback welcome until Sunday, 11 July.
The combination of wet weather after a dry spell has caused a mushroom explosion in parks and back yards, but Ashburton District Council is advising residents to be careful about picking them.
Ian has come to Ashburton from Gore District Council where he managed the parks department there for 16 years. His horticultural working career, which started as an apprentice in 1980, also covers private enterprise and local government experience.