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.
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.
Bridge the divide between Rural and Urban Utility Systems and focus on better, fairer outcomes for all.
Better systems for rubbish disposal.
Refuse participation in Three Waters, though local board may not have much weight here.
Upgrade wastewater and sewerage facilities to enable more housing.
Bridge the divide between Rural and Urban Utility Systems and focus on better, fairer outcomes for all.
Better systems for rubbish disposal.
Refuse participation in Three Waters, though local board may not have much weight here.
Upgrade wastewater and sewerage facilities to enable more housing.
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