Council News
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.
Ashburton Library staff are gearing up to celebrate the opening of the new library on Monday and can't wait to show it to the public.
A 2.4km section of Thompsons Track will be closed for two months from this week as contractors begin a rehabilitation project to widen and strengthen what is one of the district’s busiest rural roads.
Council is continuing to liaise with Te Whatu Ora and Environment Canterbury regarding the health warning in place for Lake Hood.