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.
Stop Three Waters, it should remain in local control.
Reduce rubbish going to the tip by implementing collection of green waste. Education programs to support community to reduce and reuse.
Stop Three Waters as it sits now. More time and planning is needed to ensure it works and doesn't just pass on cost and loss of say.
Education and engagement to support all dog owners to act appropriately so cost doesn't just get passed onto those doing the right things.
Stop Three Waters, it should remain in local control.
Reduce rubbish going to the tip by implementing collection of green waste. Education programs to support community to reduce and reuse.
Stop Three Waters as it sits now. More time and planning is needed to ensure it works and doesn't just pass on cost and loss of say.
Education and engagement to support all dog owners to act appropriately so cost doesn't just get passed onto those doing the right things.
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