Council News
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says a meeting with Transport Minister Michael Wood at the Beehive yesterday has left him feeling optimistic that funding for the town’s second bridge can be found, despite pressure on the national land transport programme following Cyclone Gabrielle.
If you are looking to buy a property, or a bare section, it’s strongly recommended that you thoroughly investigate the property and make sure you are aware of any risks that you are taking on.
Ashburton District Councillors will sit down with Waka Kotahi in the next few weeks to see the final design of new traffic lights at the intersection of State Highway 1, Lagmhor Road and Agnes Street, at Tinwald.
The proposed Plan Change 5 was developed in response to gaps identified in the existing Ashburton District Plan transport provisions, in part arising from the new National Policy Statement on Urban Development.
As a new councillor, I want to make a difference for the betterment of our community - whether this is ensuring our water is clean to drink in town or our roads are fit for purpose.
Council is about to undertake another round of annual pest control at Lakes Camp and Clearwater, targeting rabbits, hares and possums.
First-term councillors Tony Todd and Richard Wilson had an opportunity to see first-hand how the Ashburton district’s waste is managed when they attended a day of activities at the Kate Valley landfill recently.
The Methven community drinking water supply will be without fluoride for about three months, while a new water treatment plant for the town is being completed.
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown hosted 15 international students from Mt Hutt College for a traditional Kiwi cup of tea and biscuits this week.
Expanded alcohol ban areas in Ashburton and Methven could be on the cards, as Ashburton District Council asks for public feedback on its draft Alcohol Control Bylaw.