Tasman 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.
Keep autonomy of Three Waters under council governance. Not centralised so that locals loose their voice and assets.
Continue to maintain and upgrade water supply, sewage treatment and wastewater. Capacity of networks needs to keep up with growth.
Focus on infrastructure and strategic planning to create a more vibrant and livable community.
Maintain local ownership of local water assets.
Oppose fluoridation of drinking water.
Improve soft plastics and hazardous goods (especially batteries) recycling/disposal. I've been a runner across Tasman so have seen it first-hand.
Engage with the Three Waters proposal to ensure local input and ownership. Seek a council exit from the Lee Valley Dam fiasco.
Trial an account management approach for regular council service users.
Promote regular roadside cleaning, improves cycle ways from debris, storm water drains from being blocked and overall cleanliness.
Invest in protection of sewerage plants to reduce risk of contamination and boil water notices.
Introduce optional animal/pet microchipping.
We have a waste minimisation policy and encourage recycling.
Keep autonomy of Three Waters under council governance. Not centralised so that locals loose their voice and assets.
Continue to maintain and upgrade water supply, sewage treatment and wastewater. Capacity of networks needs to keep up with growth.
Focus on infrastructure and strategic planning to create a more vibrant and livable community.
Maintain local ownership of local water assets.
Oppose fluoridation of drinking water.
Improve soft plastics and hazardous goods (especially batteries) recycling/disposal. I've been a runner across Tasman so have seen it first-hand.
Engage with the Three Waters proposal to ensure local input and ownership. Seek a council exit from the Lee Valley Dam fiasco.
Trial an account management approach for regular council service users.
Promote regular roadside cleaning, improves cycle ways from debris, storm water drains from being blocked and overall cleanliness.
Invest in protection of sewerage plants to reduce risk of contamination and boil water notices.
Introduce optional animal/pet microchipping.
We have a waste minimisation policy and encourage recycling.
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