Water contract awarded
Water contract awarded
The Central Otago District Council has awarded the water services maintenance contract to Fulton Hogan for $1.2 million.
The Fulton Hogan tender was selected from four shortlisted tenders.
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Youth job promise by Clutha mayor
Youth job promise by Clutha mayor
No-one aged under 24 will be unemployed in Clutha by the end of the year, Mayor Bryan Cadogan says, so confident is he that a new training course is equipping the district's young people for jobs.
Flood policy adopted
Flood policy adopted
A strategy aimed at reducing the flood risk in Milton while encouraging the area's growth has been adopted by the Clutha District Council (CDC) and the Otago Regional Council (ORC).
Community boards to stay after final bid fails
Community boards to stay after final bid fails
A last-ditch attempt to axe community boards in the Clutha district failed by a narrow margin yesterday after months of heated debate between Clutha district councillors and the community.
3.42% rates rise across district
3.42% rates rise across district
Clutha ratepayers will see an overall rates increase of 3.42% across the district, although some townships face rises of up to 9%.
Plan adoption today
Plan adoption today
The Clutha District Council's 2012-22 long-term plan is to be adopted at a special meeting today.
Pool should open in fortnight
Pool should open in fortnight
Work on the upgrade of the Balclutha Pool is coming to an end, with the pool expected to open in two weeks.
Freedom camping feedback
Freedom camping feedback
Submissions are invited on the Clutha District Council's freedom camping bylaw, which needs updating to fall in line with government legislation.
Work on hospital upgrade expected to begin in next few weeks
Work on hospital upgrade expected to begin in next few weeks
An upgrade of Balclutha's hospital is due to begin in the next few weeks pending final approval from the Clutha District Council.
Draft flood risk strategy forum: residents invited
Draft flood risk strategy forum: residents invited
A public meeting will be held tomorrow to try to get Milton residents involved in a community process aimed at better managing the area's flood risk.
Meeting focuses on future
Meeting focuses on future
A public meeting will be held in Owaka next month to try to identify future ideas and opportunities for the community.
Shifting SH1 would create 'ghost town'
Shifting SH1 would create 'ghost town'
Retailers in Balclutha are frustrated the Clutha District Council has launched another round of consultation about shifting State Highway 1 from the main street after the last public consultation two years ago showed 63% wanted to keep the status quo.
Community help sought for tower
Community help sought for tower
The Clutha District Council is calling for the community to help with the installation of a new cellphone tower in the Catlins.
Faster internet vital: survey
Faster internet vital: survey
Faster internet is critical to Clutha businesses, a digital survey by the Clutha District Council shows.
CEO's $68,000 pay rise hits nerve
CEO's $68,000 pay rise hits nerve
Ratepayers in Christchurch struggling to cope in a earthquake-ravaged city have vented their anger over a pay rise of almost $70,000 a year for the city council chief executive.
Delays frustrating town's pool users
Delays frustrating town's pool users
Continued construction delays at the Milton swimming pool have left residents a little hot under the collar - both figuratively and literally.
Four standing in Bruce by-election
Four standing in Bruce by-election
Four people are standing in a by-election for the position of Bruce ward councillor for the Clutha District Council.
Residents shocked by rates decision
Residents shocked by rates decision
Tokoiti residents say they are shocked and disappointed with the Clutha District Council's decision to split the cost of new sewerage systems in Benhar and Tokoiti, having 50% funded by the townships and the remainder shared across the district.
Council vote on sewerage funding
Council vote on sewerage funding
Clutha district councillors will today decide how to fund new sewerage schemes in two South Otago townships, but residents there remain frustrated with the process.
District internet survey to establish needs of broadband users
District internet survey to establish needs of broadband users
The Clutha District Council is looking into the district's digital future and is seeking residents' feedback on its broadband infrastructure.