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Funding announcement brings Ashburton's second urban bridge a step closer

The Ashburton District Council is commending the Government's announcement today of $94,000 of funding to support the development of Ashburton's second urban bridge.

Preparation and prompt action keeps roads moving as bitter winter weather sets in

Winter made an impressive arrival in the Ashburton District at the weekend, with heavy rain and snow sending residents for their winter woolies, but the plummeting temperatures haven't brought the district to a standstill, thanks to some specialist efforts on the roads.

Precautionary boil water notice issued for Methven township

The Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Methven Township water supply, effective immediately.

Weather updates for weekend of 1 June 2019

Text your postcode to '4196' for important alerts in Ashburton District

Ashburton District residents can now receive important alerts and notifications - free of charge, straight to their mobile phone, by simply texting their postcode to '4196'.

New trial helping to improve shingle roads

Hakatere Potts Road in the foothills of the Ashburton District connects travellers with the pristine sights of Lakes Camp and Clearwater, and it is also the site of an innovative experiment to deliver more durable road surfaces.

Future of former i-Site building to be decided at Council meeting

The fate of the former Ashburton i-Site building will be determined this week, when Councillors discuss a suite of recommendations for the building at their meeting on 30 May.

Resident satisfaction with Council performance up

More Ashburton District residents approve of the Council's overall performance in the district this year - a nine per cent increase in satisfaction from the previous year.

Work wraps up on Seafield Road rehabilitation

Driving conditions along Seafield Road will return to normal in the next week, when extensive improvements to a 550 metre section of the road finishes up.

Cemetery extension close to completion

Ashburton’s remembrance needs for the next 30 to 40 years will soon be provided for, with the completion of the Ashburton cemetery extension contract fast approaching.

Council panel upholds Boulevard Day road closure

The Ashburton District Council has today upheld the application for the Ashburton Retailers Group to close East Street for the annual Boulevard Day event on South Canterbury Anniversary Day (23 September), following a hearing on 15 May.

Reinstatement of community well-beings reconfirms Council's approach in Ashburton

The Ashburton District Council has welcomed the passing of the Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, which effectively reinstates the four aspects of community well-being into the Local Government Act.

Ashburton Museum a finalist in prestigious national awards

The Ashburton Museum is once again proving itself to be one of the most innovative in the country, after being shortlisted in the prestigious Museums Aotearoa ServiceIQ NZ Museum Awards for 2019.

Council approves $51.6 million budget for Library and Civic Centre

Councillors have today voted to build a facility that will comfortably meet the community's needs into the future and utilise energy efficiency features.

FROM ALGIM: Ashburton District Council wins IRM Professional of the Year

Leonie Robinson, Information Specialist at Ashburton District Council has been awarded the 2019 ALGIM IRM (Information and Records Management) Professional of the Year at ALGIM’s Autumn Conference in Wellington.

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