Masterton District 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 that processes are in place to reduce harm and increase the safety of our community, eg dog control, liquor licensing etc..
Monitor our water ways and drinking water to ensure health and safety for our residents.
Encourage recycling and waste minimisation through council services.
Accept the broad thrust of the government's Three Waters proposal while still lobbying for amendments.
Progress the extension to the storage capacity of the Kaituna water supply facility.
Continue to progressively upgrade all water pipes in the town to reduce leakages (and investigate a subsidy for fixing laterals).
Commit to council in reinforcing current water supply infrastructure and seek alternatives in water recycling.
Review existing waste water and storm water management plan (to reduce surface flooding).
Promote waste recycling.
Oppose the Three Waters in its present form. It is unfair, undemocratic and lacks any protection for the ratepayers who paid for the assets.
Invest in sewage, stormwater and drinking water pipe renewal. A core service Masterton needs to work properly.
Review the waste transfer site to make it more productive and innovative. Encourage on site recycling and sale of products.
Look at food waste collection and composting.
Don't rely on Three Waters to fix our water storage and sewage problems. Greater Wellington Regional Council not very helpful in this area.
Work with other councils regarding dog and animal control and pounds.
Ensure that processes are in place to reduce harm and increase the safety of our community, eg dog control, liquor licensing etc..
Monitor our water ways and drinking water to ensure health and safety for our residents.
Encourage recycling and waste minimisation through council services.
Accept the broad thrust of the government's Three Waters proposal while still lobbying for amendments.
Progress the extension to the storage capacity of the Kaituna water supply facility.
Continue to progressively upgrade all water pipes in the town to reduce leakages (and investigate a subsidy for fixing laterals).
Commit to council in reinforcing current water supply infrastructure and seek alternatives in water recycling.
Review existing waste water and storm water management plan (to reduce surface flooding).
Promote waste recycling.
Oppose the Three Waters in its present form. It is unfair, undemocratic and lacks any protection for the ratepayers who paid for the assets.
Invest in sewage, stormwater and drinking water pipe renewal. A core service Masterton needs to work properly.
Review the waste transfer site to make it more productive and innovative. Encourage on site recycling and sale of products.
Look at food waste collection and composting.
Don't rely on Three Waters to fix our water storage and sewage problems. Greater Wellington Regional Council not very helpful in this area.
Work with other councils regarding dog and animal control and pounds.
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