Council News
It was good news to see the second bridge over the Ashburton River included in the new Government draft policy statement on transport this week – the fact that it has survived a regime change means everyone can see it is needed.
Artwork by students from Ashburton College has been used to create three special star signs at a Matariki viewing platform at the Rakaia Gorge.
Former elected councillors and former senior council staff had a chance last week to tour the new library and civic building, Te Whare Whakatere, a project commissioned in their time.
A drop-in session at the Tinwald Pool is planned for early April as part of wide-ranging consultation about Council’s Long Term Plan.
Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Ashburton River/Hakatere SH1.
It was a pleasure to attend two events last weekend that celebrated the wonderful people of the Ashburton district.
Students moving around Mt Hutt College see a colourful reminder every day about nature in their back yard, thanks to a Creative Communities grant.
Mid Canterbury people are being invited to check out the new Ng King community heritage park, after a colourful celebration opening event at the weekend.
Ashburton District Council has a range of meeting rooms, a large events space and AV studio that are available for public use in the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre, Te Whare Whakatere.
Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa, sourced by the mountains and powered by the sun, has been crowned the Ashburton District's supreme winner at the ANZ Business of the Year Awards 2024.