Council News
Popular coffee spot One Ninety Nine is relocating to the new library and civic centre, Te Whare Whakatere and will be serving its first hot drinks from the morning of Monday 29 January.
Community groups in the Ashburton District are being encouraged to think about projects that could qualify for a Council grant when funding applications are called for at the start of February.
Celebrated artist and author David Elliot remembers fabulous Mayfield farming stories of his childhood when he sees his artwork spanning 15.5 metres across the eastern wall of the new children’s library.
This week has proudly been all about the Ashburton Library and it has been a joy to hear so much positive feedback about the new facility within Te Whare Whakatere.
Ashburton’s new library opened this week with the sound of running feet, as children discovered tables piled with Lego and then sprawled in beanbags with books or tried the outdoor playground and slide.
With the El Nino weather pattern dominating summer and causing declining flows in the stockwater network, Council is providing regular updates for stockwater users.
Work to install 230 metres of new wastewater pipe on Cameron Street is on track to be completed by the first week of February.
UPDATE 22 JANUARY: Mount Somers water supply has been upgraded to Level 5 water restrictions, which is a conserve water notice.
Library Manager Jill Watson has a lot to keep tabs on as her team moves into Te Whare Whakatere and sets up all the services they offered before, and some new ones.
It’s been straight back to business as usual this week, with a day-long workshop for more discussion on the Long Term Plan.