Council News
A project that has been very much in the public eye is drawing to a close over the next six weeks: Work to revitalise our CBD is 90 per cent complete.
New dates in April next year have been confirmed for Ashburton Glow in the Park. Ashburton District Council is partnering with EA Networks to run the three-night light show, which celebrates the electricity co-operative’s 100 years in business.
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is supporting Government moves to fast-track residency for migrant workers in the district, saying they play a vital role in dairying and other industries.
Contractors will tomorrow begin a big clean-up job at the Methven Cemetery, which suffered significant tree damage during last month’s big winds.
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown has welcomed a $2 million Government investment in the district’s new Fairfield Freight Hub, which will see the town’s rail container terminal move to Fairton.
While there is no official target, it certainly looks like 90 per cent vaccination of the eligible population is the best way to protect our community and help prevent future lockdowns.
Ashburton College Year 9 science students have tried their hand at bridge design, motivated by historic floods that damaged the Ashburton River State Highway 1 bridge earlier this year.
A lawyer and a doctor have joined forces to bring the rapidly-growing sport of disc golf to Ashburton and the venture is being supported by Ashburton District Council and other funders.
The Ashburton Dog Park, beside the Ashburton River, should be open again by Christmas after renovations and improvements following May’s historic rainfall and flood.