Timaru 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.
Advance important infrastructure projects that are the backbone of a healthy thriving community and resilient local economy.
Commit to getting the fundamentals right before we do the flash stuff.
Agree with Timaru District Council's current stance on Three Waters.
Continue strong education in waste minimisation and develop new avenues of waste minimisation, for example the recycling of soft plastics.
Develop an education strategy to encourage individuals to conserve water and reduce water usage.
Take back street sweeping in the CDB from contractors to the council to ensure it's done properly (currently it's not) and to save costs.
Replace the 'not fit for purpose' rubbish bins in the CBD. A good time to replace with the three colour system bins.
Encourage development of more horse-friendly pathways and tracks. Potentially a horse pathway beside the cycle track to Pleasant Point?
Reject the Three Waters proposal.
Maintain the standards around recycling.
Oppose the government's Three Waters reform.
Ensure Timaru District continues to lead the way in recycling and waste minimisation.
The proposed Three Waters reform is not flexible or suitable to the needs of Timaru District. I advocate for a fairer and equitable model.
Look at how glass recycling can be repurposed and reused locally in the repair of roading infrastructure.
Advocate for improved water services. Sewerage overflow onto golf courses and boil water notices for rural communities needs improving.
Be responsible for our future and our assets. I would represent our interests and lobby the government to keep Timaru Independent.
Infrastructure sustainability – to ensure the work we do today is fit for purpose for today and tomorrow and avoid future costs.
Continue with Timaru's current stance on Three Waters.
Continue our investment in Three Waters infrastructure and where possible bring forward projects that improve resilience.
Introduce four bin system into more public areas and encourage bin system use for all recreational, cultural and sporting events.
Develop 'Good Dog' programme and update bylaw so well-behaved dogs are welcome in more places.
Advance important infrastructure projects that are the backbone of a healthy thriving community and resilient local economy.
Commit to getting the fundamentals right before we do the flash stuff.
Agree with Timaru District Council's current stance on Three Waters.
Continue strong education in waste minimisation and develop new avenues of waste minimisation, for example the recycling of soft plastics.
Develop an education strategy to encourage individuals to conserve water and reduce water usage.
Take back street sweeping in the CDB from contractors to the council to ensure it's done properly (currently it's not) and to save costs.
Replace the 'not fit for purpose' rubbish bins in the CBD. A good time to replace with the three colour system bins.
Encourage development of more horse-friendly pathways and tracks. Potentially a horse pathway beside the cycle track to Pleasant Point?
Reject the Three Waters proposal.
Maintain the standards around recycling.
Oppose the government's Three Waters reform.
Ensure Timaru District continues to lead the way in recycling and waste minimisation.
The proposed Three Waters reform is not flexible or suitable to the needs of Timaru District. I advocate for a fairer and equitable model.
Look at how glass recycling can be repurposed and reused locally in the repair of roading infrastructure.
Advocate for improved water services. Sewerage overflow onto golf courses and boil water notices for rural communities needs improving.
Be responsible for our future and our assets. I would represent our interests and lobby the government to keep Timaru Independent.
Infrastructure sustainability – to ensure the work we do today is fit for purpose for today and tomorrow and avoid future costs.
Continue with Timaru's current stance on Three Waters.
Continue our investment in Three Waters infrastructure and where possible bring forward projects that improve resilience.
Introduce four bin system into more public areas and encourage bin system use for all recreational, cultural and sporting events.
Develop 'Good Dog' programme and update bylaw so well-behaved dogs are welcome in more places.
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