Selwyn 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.
No to Three Waters.
Recycle more locally.
Provide strong local voice to the new water services entity, particularly around township planning, capacity, and the urban/rural interface.
Keep the ReConnect project on track, including waste education hub, building materials salvage yard, ReUse shop, and maker/repair spaces.
Seek street cleaning services that collect material rather than pushing aside, which is hazardous for cyclists and pollutes stormwater.
Ensure our district's Three Waters assets are in the best condition to service our district into the future whatever entity is responsible.
Continue to support council looking at innovative and sustainable ways to deal with waste and recycling.
Reduce the cost to deposit green waste at the Resource Recovery Park to encourage less going to landfill.
Create additional dog parks to cater for the increase of canines in the area. Increase fines for those who do not clean up after their dogs.
Increase the number of rubbish bins to the main arterial routes to keep the paths clear from rubbish and dog droppings.
No to Three Waters.
Recycle more locally.
Provide strong local voice to the new water services entity, particularly around township planning, capacity, and the urban/rural interface.
Keep the ReConnect project on track, including waste education hub, building materials salvage yard, ReUse shop, and maker/repair spaces.
Seek street cleaning services that collect material rather than pushing aside, which is hazardous for cyclists and pollutes stormwater.
Ensure our district's Three Waters assets are in the best condition to service our district into the future whatever entity is responsible.
Continue to support council looking at innovative and sustainable ways to deal with waste and recycling.
Reduce the cost to deposit green waste at the Resource Recovery Park to encourage less going to landfill.
Create additional dog parks to cater for the increase of canines in the area. Increase fines for those who do not clean up after their dogs.
Increase the number of rubbish bins to the main arterial routes to keep the paths clear from rubbish and dog droppings.
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