Council News
Updated 2.15PM, Monday 24 July River flows have dropped overnight and our roading teams are moving around the district assessing damage. There may still be surface flooding in some areas and motorists are urged to take care.
Heavy rainfall overnight and today has created high turbidity in the Methven Water Supply and Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the supply, effective immediately.
Heavy rainfall overnight and today has created high turbidity in the Mount Somers Water Supply and Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the supply, effective immediately.
Lifeguard shortages continue to impact EA Networks Centre, with the facility keeping shorter pool hours for another two months.
The University of Canterbury is coming to the Ashburton District as part of a travelling exhibition to celebrate 150 years in the business of education.
All Blacks Dallas McLeod and Fletcher Newell will be in Methven on Sunday 23 July to take part in a special event to thank rugby supporters in the district ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Sometimes it is not easy to step outside your comfort zone.
Farmers grazing cattle with access to Council’s stockwater races are being reminded they need to provide compliant drinking bays to ensure that animals cannot stand in the water race while they drink.
Waka Kotahi will be working overnight on the SH1 Tinwald Corridor Improvements from Sunday 23 July for about a week. The work is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled to following nights.
Ashburton District Council will give out almost $245,000 to volunteer and not-for-profit groups around the district in the 2023-24 financial year.