News
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Speed limit changes coming by end of August
NewsA package of speed limit adjustments that was approved by Council in July will be implemented throughout Central Otago by the end of August.
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Cromwell Pool to close to complete heat pump commissioning
NewsA shut down is scheduled from Monday 8 August until about Thursday 11 August to complete the heat pump commissioning at Cromwell Pool.
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Alexandra Pool on reduced hours due to lifeguard shortage
NewsAlexandra Pool will be operating on reduced hours from Monday 15 August 2022 because of a lifeguard shortage.
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Alexandra to Clyde River Track tree removal programme next week
NewsThe Central Otago District Council has identified some dangerous trees for removal on the Alexandra to Clyde River Track, which will take place Tuesday 2 August 2022.
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Mission accomplished – Cromwell Pool opens
NewsThe Cromwell Pool fully opened last week, with its new centralised water-sourced heating system up and running.
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Pool staffing reaches critical point
NewsCentral Otago District Council pools are facing a critical shortage of lifeguards that could see the community facilities reduce operation hours.
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Omakau wastewater treatment site hard hit by Tuesday’s rain event
NewsFlooding has caused significant damage to the Omakau wastewater treatment site, with clean up to begin tomorrow.
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E kī! E kī!
NewsMedia ReleasesA partnership agreement has been signed between mana whenua and Central Otago District Council.
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Plan Change 19 explained
NewsPeople received a letter this week that makes up the next part in the process of getting the community’s thoughts from the spatial plan consultations captured in our District Plan.
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Ice swimming champs at Alexandra’s outdoor pool
NewsBrrr!!!
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Public asked to feedback on how they want to see Central Otago grow
NewsThe Central Otago District Council is seeking community input into a proposed change to the District Plan - Plan Change 19.
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Council to adopt wilding conifer policy
NewsThe aim of the policy is to deliver a consistent approach to wilding conifer removal on Council owned land across the district.
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Proposal to gift land for affordable housing considered
NewsCouncil considered a proposal to gift land to develop a secure homes model in the region, requested by the Central Otago Affordable Housing Trust.
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Water Stimulus Work Programme in good shape
NewsThe Water Stimulus Work Programme, which has enabled infrastructure projects to be fast tracked in the district over the past two years, has exceeded expectations.
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Council to submit to Water Services Entities Bill
NewsThe Central Otago District Council will be making a submission regarding the creation of four publicly owned water services entities which will come into effect in 2024.
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Speed limit changes are coming to Central Otago in August
NewsThe Central Otago District Council has approved a package of speed limit adjustments to take place from the 1 August 2022.
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Approval given to progress library renovation phases
NewsThe Alexandra Library Renovation Project concept plan has been approved by the Central Otago District Council.
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Sugar Loaf Wilding Conifer update
NewsA major step in the control and eradication of wilding conifers in the Central Otago district has been reached with the completion of an operation at the Sugar Loaf Scenic Reserve near Cromwell.
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Ripponvale ratepayers given payment options
NewsRipponvale community ratepayers have been given two options on how they would like to pay for the Ripponvale water scheme upgrade.
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Clyde Falling Main project flying high
NewsAn integral part of the Clyde Falling Main Project has been installed, signifying another key milestone in the Central Otago District Council’s Water Stimulus projects.