Council News
World records will be on the line when EA Networks Centre hosts the South Island short course masters championships this weekend.
The Council has decided not to open the Tinwald Community Pool for the upcoming 2023-24 summer season. Low visitation, staff shortages, leaks and the cost to keep open, were all factors that led to the decision.
The cost of living affects us all, whether it is balancing your household budget, a business forecast or the council’s budget.
Ashburton District Council is advising residents connected to the Methven-Springfield water supply to conserve water on Monday 11 September during a scheduled six-hour disruption.
Crowds of hungry noodle-lovers thronged to the West Street car park on Saturday to sample a range of global flavours at the district’s inaugural Night Noodle Market.
Proactively getting ahead of algal blooms has prompted the formation of the Lake Hood Water Quality Taskforce.
The intersection of McMurdo Street and Agnes Street will be open to southbound traffic only from 7am-7pm, beginning Tuesday 5 September for about a week, while new stormwater pipes are installed.
Speeds around schools have been in the headlines this week, with commentary that some motorists in Ashburton may be ignoring the new permanent 30km/h zones, especially outside of school times.
If you live in Methven, keep the afternoon of Saturday 7 October free - the Methven Community Response Team wants to show you it is ready to jump in and help in the event of an earthquake, major flood, or other natural disaster.
Chalmers Avenue residents and people who use the southbound lane of the avenue will continue to experience disruption in the next four weeks while contractors lay new water pipes between Grey Street and Wakanui Road.