Environment Canterbury
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.
I am against Three Waters.
Increase and clearly report environmental monitoring, especially freshwater.
Increase irrigation and land use consent monitoring and enforcement on a user pays basis.
Commit to the protection of our drinking water. Regulations must be of high standard and enforced.
Commit to working with and holding district councils responsible to their obligations in regards to Three Waters.
Work to ensure weather, rainfall, river flow and sea condition information is easily accessible and accurate.
Try and sort out delays in processing consent applications.
Upgrade our river flood warning systems to ensure better coverage and enable more accurate alarms.
Simplify consenting processes where the consent applications are for environmental enhancement such as restoring wetlands.
I am against Three Waters.
Increase and clearly report environmental monitoring, especially freshwater.
Increase irrigation and land use consent monitoring and enforcement on a user pays basis.
Commit to the protection of our drinking water. Regulations must be of high standard and enforced.
Commit to working with and holding district councils responsible to their obligations in regards to Three Waters.
Work to ensure weather, rainfall, river flow and sea condition information is easily accessible and accurate.
Try and sort out delays in processing consent applications.
Upgrade our river flood warning systems to ensure better coverage and enable more accurate alarms.
Simplify consenting processes where the consent applications are for environmental enhancement such as restoring wetlands.
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