Council News
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown is reminding local electors to check that they are enrolled ready for the upcoming General Election and referendums happening on 17 October.
An agreement between the Ashburton District Council and Ashburton Housing & Support Trust will deliver up to 17 brand new housing units for the district's elderly residents.
The Ashburton District Council has awarded the district's 2020-25 road maintenance & operations contract and 2020-22 road resurfacing contract after robust tender and selection processes.
Motorists are being advised that the Cass/Havelock Street intersection in the Ashburton CBD will be temporarily closed for two weeks from 21 September, as the CBD revitalisation contractors upgrade it to be a raised paved intersection - the same as at Cass and Moore Streets.
It's a well-used spot for athletics, public events and exercise at the Ashburton Domain, and this month the oval on the corner of Winter and Philip Streets is getting a new irrigation system.
Helping newcomers to feel more at home in Mid Canterbury will be the focus of the Ashburton District's efforts this month as part of Welcoming Week 2020.
Welcoming Week is happening from Monday 14 September until Saturday 19 September and is intended to bring communities together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places.
A specialist Agriculture Portfolio Advisor has been appointed to work alongside industry groups and the Mid and South Canterbury community to identify funding opportunities that would help future-proof the region's agri-sector.
Parts of Cass Street in the Ashburton CBD will be temporarily closed to traffic next week (31 August) as the Council's contractors prepare and seal the road.
The work is part of the CBD streetscape upgrades.
The Ashburton District Council has today adopted the detailed designs for the new Ashburton Library & Civic Centre, allowing for the Council to progress with the construction tender process.
Ashburton District residents are being invited to have their say on a range of proposals to help rejuvenate Baring Square East, with consultation open until Wednesday 16 September.