Council News
Council reminds residents that boil water notices are in place for the Methven and Methven Springfield water schemes, due to rain affecting the water quality.
Following the heavy rainfall a series of roads have been closed.
The Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for Methven Township water supply, effective immediately.
Environment Canterbury have issued a warning for the Ashburton River. Heavy rain has been falling along the main divide overnight as forecast, and is expected to continue throughout the day today before easing off tomorrow morning.
A million dollar makeover of the Rakaia salmon site is nearly complete, with new playground equipment due to arrive by the end of the month.
Stonemasons have started work on the repair of two memorial flagpoles at Baring Square West.
Landowners who want advice about planting natives are being encouraged to attend a special workshop event in September.
It was good to see many farmers and landowners at Tuesday's community meetings to hear about flood recovery progress following May's one-in-200-year rain event.
Mid Canterbury farmers and landowners affected by May’s one in 200-year rainfall event are being encouraged to apply for support from a $4 million flood relief fund.
Winter driving messages are being reinforced by the Ashburton District Council with frosts forecast and the possibility of icy roads.