News

​Airport runway getting some long haul maintenance

The Alexandra Airport runway is about to get a $930,000 resurfacing.

Alexandra Library Renovation project gets a wriggle on

The Alexandra Library Refurbishment project has moved to the construction quote stage.

​Cromwell Pool may benefit from proposed funding reallocation

Cromwell Pool may receive an unexpected funding boost with a last-minute inclusion in the Central Otago District Council’s Three Waters Better Off Funding projects.

Strong support to get IceInline across the line in Annual Plan spend

The community has backed the construction of a roof over its ice rink at Molyneux Park in Alexandra,

Community ideas inform Council’s long-term planning

A delightful community response to the brainstorm call-out for the Council’s long-term planning process.

​Public invited to give feedback on planting at Half Mile reserve

The Council is keen for community input into the planting plan for the Half Mile Recreation Reserve, Alexandra.

New Ranfurly public toilets coming soon!

Site preparation in the Charlemont Street carpark for the new six-pan public toilet is underway.

Street art celebrates diversity in Cromwell

Frequent users of the Alpha Street Reserve in Cromwell have been treated to a creative transformation of the Alpha Street Pavilion with the addition of a new multicultural mural.

Community gives Council high marks on service requests

In March-April 2023, the Central Otago District Council (CODC) conducted its first ever targeted service request survey.

Water, water everywhere... and completely safe to drink!

​A day to celebrate community in the Māniatoto

it’s all happening in Ranfurly next Monday 29 May!

Tree maintenance starts in June on popular river track

​The Alexandra-Clyde River Track will be closed for periods in June to carry out essential tree work, to help keep the popular route safe for users.

Tap turning on new water supply just weeks away

The new Lake Dunstan Water Supply is close to going live!

​Cromwell events centre project advances

The Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events centre has edged closer to the detailed design phase.

Half Mile landscape option chosen

A Half Mile landscape redevelopment plan has been chosen with community feedback invited for shelter tree options.

Newcomer Leadership Scholarship Recipients Announced

Welcoming Communities and Business South announce 2023 recipients of Newcomer Leadership Scholarship

Community Steps Up to Support Vanuatu

$1,909 raised to support Vanuatu RSE Cyclone Disaster Relief Fund.

​Half Mile reserve redevelopment to begin early June

The Central Otago District Council will soon begin carrying out the first stage of redeveloping the Half Mile Recreation Reserve near Alexandra.

End of an era – Wastebusters to withdraw from Alexandra

CODC is sad to learn of Wastebusters' closure of its Alexandra operation at the end of June.

​Consultation countdown for community plans - close 1 May 2023

Less than a week remains for people to share their ideas and views for the CODC's Annual Plan and Long-term Brainstorm.