Council News
Couch to Wellness is the name of a 10-week pilot programme starting at EA Networks Centre next month to encourage not-so-active residents to lead healthier lifestyles.
Council and its contractor ACL have been working closely with Ashburton Hospital ahead of an eight-month project to install new water and sewer pipes along Elizabeth and Grigg Streets.
Lagmhor Road, at the intersection with State Highway 1, will be closed from Monday 25 September for two months while the railway crossing is reconstructed as part of Waka Kotahi's project to install traffic lights.
Things old and things new have been on our agenda recently, from the aging Tinwald Pool to the new Fairton Freight Hub.
A specialist stonemason has this week disassembled the Boer War Memorial for restoration and it will be relocated to Baring Square West within the next six weeks.
Councillors have opted to retain the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system for the next triennial local body elections in 2025.
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.