Latest News & Info
Latest news
Ashburton’s pride wins mural prize
An interactive design symbolic of the district’s diversity has emerged as the public’s preferred choice for a ‘Welcoming Mural’ in the Ashburton town center through a community-led design and selection process.
More news
Road repairs fix ‘melted’ section of Maronan Road
A scorching summer beating may have left parts of a well-used rural road a little worse for wear, but Ashburton District Council’s road maintenance contractor, HEB Construction has now finished rebuilding the road.
Website News & Information section gets an impressive makeover
The Council's website News & Information page has received an impressive makeover that presents stories, features, advisories, project updates, road closures, and more - all in one beautifully designed page.
Thousands to be invested in Mid Canterbury events
Nine new and existing Mid Canterbury events that aim to bring domestic tourists to the area have been given the green light for more than $50,000 of funding.
Rural roads get major upgrades and repairs
Drivers will be pleased to learn that Council’s roading contractors, have recently completed major reconstruction works of rural roads near Hinds, Methven and Fairton.
VIDEO: Ashburton Anzac Day Services
On Sunday 25 April, thousands of people right around the Ashburton district turned out to pay their respects at local Anzac Day ceremonies, marking 106 years since the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli. Watch the three services conducted in Ashburton, hosted by the Ashburton RSA...
Colours on Show in Ashburton Domain
Show-stopping maple and oak trees are dazzling residents and school-holiday visitors with their shades of gold, amber, and red in the Ashburton Domain this autumn.
From the Mayor & CE
Chief Executive: Variety of feedback received on Long-Term Plan
The future direction for Council and the projects it will undertake over the next 10 years naturally impact you, the people we serve, and last month it was pleasing to see so many residents have their say on what those plans should be.
MAYOR: The spirit of Anzac still as strong as ever
This past weekend, thousands of people right around our district turned out to pay their respects at our local Anzac Day ceremonies and I was proud to see that the spirit of the day and its importance to our people has not wavered over the years.
Upcoming meetings
COMMITTEE: Water Zone
25 May 2021, 1.00 pm
Council
19 May 2021, 1.00 pm
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
13 May 2021, 1.30 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
13 May 2021, 9.30 am
Hearings
12 May 2021, 10.15 am
Road Closures
BARING SQUARE WEST
from 25 Apr 6:00 to 25 Apr 12:00
BURNETT STREET
from 15 Apr 7:00 to 17 Apr 7:00
WAKANUI ROAD
from 1 Apr 7:00 to 31 Jul 18:00
MILTON ROAD SOUTH
from 10 Feb 7:00 to 1 Aug 19:00
Alerts & advisories
Summer water restrictions finish for the year
With cooler conditions setting in across the district, Ashburton District Council has today removed all summer water restrictions in place for its schemes, excluding those on a permanent hosing ban.
Rakaia boil water notice removed
Ashburton District Council has removed the boil water notice in place for the Rakaia supply, effective immediately, and residents can now consume their drinking water as usual.
FROM CDHB: Health Warning - Algal Bloom in Hakatere/Ashburton River at State Highway 1
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning for Hakatere/Ashburton River at State Highway 1.
Ashburton Domain pool closed for the season
The Ashburton Domain paddling pool has now been closed (early) for the season while maintenance work is undertaken to repair damaged seals discovered after recent drainage of the pool.
Project News
Artist impressions show future of East Street intersection
CBD Revitalisation
Recent progress on the Ashburton CBD upgrades have focused on the East/Burnett Street railway crossing where the chessboard used to be, and now artist renderings show what the end result could look like.
Ashburton CBD: Night works continue as upgrades progress
CBD Revitalisation
The bulk of East Street's new footpath and cycleway on the western side of East Street is now complete, and next week, work will be underway to connect new water pipes between East and Burnett Streets.
Ashburton CBD: East Street intersection upgrades to commence
CBD Revitalisation
Council has approved an additional budget to keep at least one lane open at CBD East Street intersections to maintain access for businesses and their customers during CBD upgrade construction works during May.
Council approves funds to avoid closure of Ashburton CBD intersections during construction work
CBD Revitalisation
A desire to reduce future disruptions to businesses and customers in the Ashburton CBD area has seen the Ashburton District Council approve an additional budget of $181,000 to keep roads open to traffic at the four CBD East Street intersections when construction moves into those areas.
Facilities News
Children learn and create environmentally safe food storage alternative at Public Library
Library
A recent holiday programme session at Ashburton Public Library had children learning about an environmentally safe alternative to plastic food wrap, while also creating their own beeswax food wraps.
Ashburton Public Library goes high tech with new Virtual Reality offering
Library
Ashburton Public Library’s new Virtual Reality (VR) offering is proving popular amongst lucky visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and professions who have trialed the new technology, soon to available for everyone to experience when sessions begin next month.
New designated parks for motorbikes at EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre
Looking to maximise parking at its sporting facility, Council has designated a new parking area for motorbikes at EA Network Centre.
Partial facility closures this weekend as EA Networks Centre hosts duo sporting events
EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre is scheduled to host two exciting events in its state-of-the-art facility this weekend (10-11 April), meaning partial closure of facility amenities to regular visitors.
