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.
Ensure our drinking water continues to meet safe drinking regulations at all times.
Continue investing in our waste water systems to bring our treatment plants up to consent conditions for the first time in their life.
Ensure the water races across the South Wairarapa are "fit for purpose" and available for the farmers who have developed and paid for them.
Ensure our drinking water continues to meet safe drinking regulations at all times.
Continue investing in our waste water systems to bring our treatment plants up to consent conditions for the first time in their life.
Ensure the water races across the South Wairarapa are "fit for purpose" and available for the farmers who have developed and paid for them.
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