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.
Position council and district for best possible outcome following 3 Three Waters reforms.
Ensure animal control officers have the tools to do their job.
Encourage policies that maximise recycling - survey wider community about district-wide collection.
Address progressively the deficiencies in our underground infrastructure for the Three Waters.
Review our rubbish services, developing new policies that assist our communities to reduce waste through recycling and composting.
Maintain the animal control services.
Position council and district for best possible outcome following 3 Three Waters reforms.
Ensure animal control officers have the tools to do their job.
Encourage policies that maximise recycling - survey wider community about district-wide collection.
Address progressively the deficiencies in our underground infrastructure for the Three Waters.
Review our rubbish services, developing new policies that assist our communities to reduce waste through recycling and composting.
Maintain the animal control services.
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