Hutt 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.
Improve kerbside rubbish and recycling through ongoing education, collection of food waste and an affordable option for low waste households.
Continue to invest in three waters infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and affordable drinking water and effective waste and stormwater.
Support social procurement initiatives to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes from contracting of services.
Enter into a democratic debate and consultation process with residents to determine the wishes of the community around Three Waters Reform.
Re-introduce a reasonable flat rate charge for trailers and utes at the tip. This will reduce fly-tipping which has increased recently.
Review the current Councils Asset Management Plan to ensure appropriate and targeted investment in Three Waters.
Improve kerbside rubbish and recycling through ongoing education, collection of food waste and an affordable option for low waste households.
Continue to invest in three waters infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and affordable drinking water and effective waste and stormwater.
Support social procurement initiatives to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes from contracting of services.
Enter into a democratic debate and consultation process with residents to determine the wishes of the community around Three Waters Reform.
Re-introduce a reasonable flat rate charge for trailers and utes at the tip. This will reduce fly-tipping which has increased recently.
Review the current Councils Asset Management Plan to ensure appropriate and targeted investment in Three Waters.
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