Council News
Two short water shutdowns are planned for the Fairton supply on 12 July and 17 July to allow contractors to connect Fairton to the main Ashburton town water supply.
Flooding is easily our most common natural hazard, and May, June and July are when our district is most at risk. The impacts of flooding can include blocked roads and bridges, disruption to water services and damage to homes or workplaces.
Eighty-seven community groups and sports teams will receive a little over $308,000 when Council distributes its community grants this month.
The end of the financial year triggers a host of annual reports, but before we begin rolling out work planned in Year 1 of the Long Term Plan I want to thank all those who helped shape this key document.
Council is tracking the number of potholes it repairs and will have contractors patrolling known trouble spots over the coming winter months when more are expected.
Council has struck its rates for the 2024-25 financial year, following adoption of the Long Term Plan last week.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will start repairs early next week on the SH1 Rangitata River bridge after damage to a pile was discovered during regular maintenance
A Matariki-themed escape room and dragon play programme called 'Here be Dragons' will add to the fun at the Ashburton Library during the July school holidays.
The waste station at Council’s Glow in the Park earlier this month collected 670kg of rubbish, but was able to divert 93 per cent of it to recycling and composting facilities.
Over the last couple of months, we have asked our community for their feedback on the Long Term Plan proposal. Now I have another ask of our community, or a small part of our community.