Council News
Our State Highway 1 bridge over the Ashburton River is becoming almost as famous as the Auckland Harbour Bridge – both have now been the subject of amber alerts issued by Waka Kotahi.
Contractors are working hard to reinstate the Methven auxiliary stockwater intake, which was completely washed out in floods caused by the weekend’s heavy rain.
Council has approved the development of a bike skills park on the Ashburton Domain and will partner with service clubs to make the project happen.
Work has begun on a new $4.6 million membrane treatment plant for the Mt Somers water supply, and it should spell the end of boil water notices for the township.
Ashburton District Council has arranged alternative safe drinking water supplies at Methven and Mt Somers while temporary boil water notices are in place on the community schemes following the weekend’s rain.
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.