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Latest news
Council set to adopt draft Long Term Plan
Ashburton District Council is poised to adopt its draft Long Term Plan and budget for consultation this week, with a proposed 9.9% rates increase for 2024-25.
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SH1 Tinwald update: Lagmhor Road closing for four days
Lagmhor Road, at the intersection with SH1, will be closed from Friday 22 March, for approximately four days.
Thompsons Track being rebuilt stronger, wider
Nearly 2.5km of Thompsons Track, one of the busiest roads in the Ashburton District, is being rehabilitated to make it wider and stronger.
Cr Carolyn Cameron: Have your say on the direction of our district
Council business has a seasonal rhythm and so the years can whizz by quickly with annual reports and plans - but we are currently working on an important plan for the future and will soon be looking for your feedback.
SH1 Tinwald update: Project nearing completion
The new traffic signals at the SH1/Lagmhor Road/Agnes St intersection are on track to be switched on by April.
Old water pipes removed from river
A chunk of Ashburton’s drinking water history was dismantled recently when 132 metres of steel pipe and eight supporting concrete piers were removed from the north branch of the Ashburton River, near Melrose Road.
MAYOR: Making sure second bridge stays on Govt's radar
It was good news to see the second bridge over the Ashburton River included in the new Government draft policy statement on transport this week – the fact that it has survived a regime change means everyone can see it is needed.
Rakaia Gorge viewing platform offers star-gazing delight
Artwork by students from Ashburton College has been used to create three special star signs at a Matariki viewing platform at the Rakaia Gorge.
Former councillors tour new civic building
Former elected councillors and former senior council staff had a chance last week to tour the new library and civic building, Te Whare Whakatere, a project commissioned in their time.
Tinwald Pool preview kicks off LTP consultation
A drop-in session at the Tinwald Pool is planned for early April as part of wide-ranging consultation about Council’s Long Term Plan.
Council Brief
A weekly roundup of our top news and important notices. Council Brief is published every Thursday in the Ashburton Courier, Ashburton Guardian and on this website.
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Public Notices
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From the Mayor & CE
CE: Drinking water standards set high bar for councils
Supplying safe and reliable drinking water is a core, and sometimes complex part of Council business – it’s also a topic you will hear about during our Long Term Plan consultation process.
MAYOR: Future of Three Waters reforms
I was pleased to hear this week that Government would repeal the Three Waters reforms next week and replace them with a model that is much more akin to our Council’s thinking.
Upcoming meetings
Council
20 March 2024, 1.00 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
27 March 2024, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
27 March 2024, 2.00 pm
Other
27 March 2024, 4.00 pm
Council
3 April 2024, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
TREVORS ROAD
from 18 Mar 8:00 to 19 Mar 17:00
BACK TRACK
from 6 Feb 7:00 to 22 Mar 17:00
THOMPSONS TRACK
from 15 Jan 7:00 to 26 Apr 17:00
SEAFIELD ROAD
from 4 Mar 7:00 to 19 May 17:00
SWAMP ROAD
from 16 Jan 7:00 to 19 Apr 17:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Save the Date - Glow in the Park 2024
Ashburton District Council
Save the Date!Glow Up Your Winter! Bring your family and join us for three magical nights of light, music, food and fun for all ages...
Normalising Depression
Ashburton Public Library
Learn more about Depression in this free, interactive workshop with Bryon Cope from Depression Support Network.What to expect:a safe, friendly environment where everyone is...
Paint Along with Bob Ross for Teens
Ashburton Public Library
*For teens aged 12 - 18 years*Join us for a fun evening of painting along with Bob Ross. We supply everything you need.*Bookings are essential*
Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards 2024
Ashburton Art Gallery
It's that time of year! ZAFAA24 is returning to Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.Now in its eighth year, the Zonta Ashburton Female Art...
Alerts & advisories
Further Notice of By-election for the Western Ward
The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Western Ward has now closed, with four candidates standing in the upcoming election.
Notice of 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Official notice of the 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Website Maintenance Ahead!
Some of our online EServices will be down for scheduled maintenance Saturday 26 March 2022 from 7am till 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Methven
UPDATE 18 February: Methven’s boil water notice has been lifted.
Project News
NW Ashburton wastewater extension project moves to final stage
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Contractors will return to Allens Road at the end of May to begin the final stage of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Last pipes laid in NW Ashburton wastewater extension
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
The final pieces of pipe in the North West Ashburton wastewater extension were laid underground on Allens Road recently, but not before attracting a bit of attention because of their unusual shape.
Wastewater project starts final phase in Allenton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
A 500m stretch of Allens Road will be closed to traffic for 10 days, weather permitting, from Monday 23 January when contractors begin the final phase of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Contract awarded for Baring Square East refresh
Baring Square East Upgrade
A $2.45 million contract to redevelop Baring Square East has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil, the same contractor who worked on the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD.
Facilities News
Library's new chapter preparing for big reveal
Library
New Ashburton Library staff Jay and Ben can't wait to show their community all the cutting-edge library features when it opens to the public later this month.
Excitement builds for move to new library
Library
There’s just over a week left to grab your holiday reads for the beach or bach, as staff at the library make final preparations for the big move to Te Whare Whakatere, the new library and civic centre.
Library urges members to try eBooks and eAudio
Library
Staff at the Ashburton Public Library are encouraging people to try out the growing range of eBooks, eAudio and digital resources as the facility prepares to close for three weeks to move into the new library and civic centre, Te Whare Whakatere.
Construction delays push back library relocation
Library
Construction delays have pushed back the Ashburton Public Library’s move to the new library and civic centre, though about 120 non-library Council staff will still relocate as planned by the end of the year.