Christchurch City Council
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Ensure the proper maintenance for our roads, footpaths and greenspaces by having a schedule that's achievable and correct funding allocated.
Making sure we have cross over communication between road and infrastructure works to ensure we aren't wasting money digging up roads again.
Delivering chlorine free water and making sure our Waste Water Treatment Plant is up and running as quickly as possible.
Ensure control of the Three Waters remain with Christchurch City Council control.
Ensure new trickling filters are built at the wastewater plant and set up more redundancies for wastewater.
Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for kids under the age of 16. I have already begun work on this policy.
Ensure the proper maintenance for our roads, footpaths and greenspaces by having a schedule that's achievable and correct funding allocated.
Making sure we have cross over communication between road and infrastructure works to ensure we aren't wasting money digging up roads again.
Delivering chlorine free water and making sure our Waste Water Treatment Plant is up and running as quickly as possible.
Ensure control of the Three Waters remain with Christchurch City Council control.
Ensure new trickling filters are built at the wastewater plant and set up more redundancies for wastewater.
Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for kids under the age of 16. I have already begun work on this policy.
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