Greater Wellington Regional 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.
There are a raft of policies in place to protect drinking water supply (apart from Kāpiti who have opted out). I support a regional approach.
Three Waters legislation is very contentious with many local councils seemingly confused as to the benefits. Again, regional approach needed.
I am comfortable with the current regulatory approach taken by Greater Wellington. Their stick and carrot method seems to work increasingly.
New builds to have a water tank and greywater system. Reducing town supply and rainwater will be used to supply toilets, laundry and gardens.
Introduce Ultrasonic sensors for placement in flood prone areas. Allowing council to get to the area in time to assess it and notify locals.
Support the new Water Services Entities provided local communities can participate in decision making and it is accountable to communities.
Ensure regional council monitors the hydrology and water quality of wetlands in the region prior to any development in their catchments.
Require comprehensive waste management plans in all areas to prolong the life of landfills and support innovation in waste management.
There are a raft of policies in place to protect drinking water supply (apart from Kāpiti who have opted out). I support a regional approach.
Three Waters legislation is very contentious with many local councils seemingly confused as to the benefits. Again, regional approach needed.
I am comfortable with the current regulatory approach taken by Greater Wellington. Their stick and carrot method seems to work increasingly.
New builds to have a water tank and greywater system. Reducing town supply and rainwater will be used to supply toilets, laundry and gardens.
Introduce Ultrasonic sensors for placement in flood prone areas. Allowing council to get to the area in time to assess it and notify locals.
Support the new Water Services Entities provided local communities can participate in decision making and it is accountable to communities.
Ensure regional council monitors the hydrology and water quality of wetlands in the region prior to any development in their catchments.
Require comprehensive waste management plans in all areas to prolong the life of landfills and support innovation in waste management.
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