Mayor of Wellington
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 fixing pipes. Key new Taranaki St sewer pipe/pump station underway now. Improve water asset management, keep increasing investment. Open Omaroro.
Build our agreed sludge treatment plant (very big investment essential to reducing waste to landfill) supporting smaller landfill extension.
Drive to reduce, reprocess, recycle waste to minimise landfilling, eg construction waste, concrete, food, textile waste can all be reused.
Encourage greater recycling as there's still a lot of recyclable material in rubbish bags. This can be done with greater education.
Increase capacity for Wellington Water to repair leaks more promptly.
Increase penalties for owners who don't license their dogs.
Use continuous improvements to reduce, reuse, recycle waste and reduce emissions at landfill.
Fix the leaks, maintain the pipes, and manage storm water so it is less damaging with better water sensitive urban design working with nature.
Fix Wellington's three waters infrastructure to stop water gushing down our streets and sewage spilling into our harbour.
Prioritise investment in the council's essential infrastructure and services – pipes, parks, pools and playgrounds.
Re-focus our city services to meet Wellingtonians needs such as ensuring our neighbourhood libraries open on Sundays.
Support Three Waters and prioritise work on water infrastructure and improve water quality.
Establish recycling bins across our city, eg Be a Tidy Kiwi, and establish rubbish drop off centres when Covid-19 causes staff shortages.
More fenced off dog parks.
Reject the government's Three Waters proposal. Push for funding to replace/upgrade essential services and improve resilience.
Work to "waterproof"the inner city and introduce "sponge city" design technologies to alleviate flooding.
Push for a program of street/footpath maintenance/cleaning to improve amenity and ensure efficient storm water drainage.
Prioritise delivery of all core services.
Council and councillors must take an active role in working with and monitoring Wellington Water to ensure we get the best value for money.
Keep fixing pipes. Key new Taranaki St sewer pipe/pump station underway now. Improve water asset management, keep increasing investment. Open Omaroro.
Build our agreed sludge treatment plant (very big investment essential to reducing waste to landfill) supporting smaller landfill extension.
Drive to reduce, reprocess, recycle waste to minimise landfilling, eg construction waste, concrete, food, textile waste can all be reused.
Encourage greater recycling as there's still a lot of recyclable material in rubbish bags. This can be done with greater education.
Increase capacity for Wellington Water to repair leaks more promptly.
Increase penalties for owners who don't license their dogs.
Use continuous improvements to reduce, reuse, recycle waste and reduce emissions at landfill.
Fix the leaks, maintain the pipes, and manage storm water so it is less damaging with better water sensitive urban design working with nature.
Fix Wellington's three waters infrastructure to stop water gushing down our streets and sewage spilling into our harbour.
Prioritise investment in the council's essential infrastructure and services – pipes, parks, pools and playgrounds.
Re-focus our city services to meet Wellingtonians needs such as ensuring our neighbourhood libraries open on Sundays.
Support Three Waters and prioritise work on water infrastructure and improve water quality.
Establish recycling bins across our city, eg Be a Tidy Kiwi, and establish rubbish drop off centres when Covid-19 causes staff shortages.
More fenced off dog parks.
Reject the government's Three Waters proposal. Push for funding to replace/upgrade essential services and improve resilience.
Work to "waterproof"the inner city and introduce "sponge city" design technologies to alleviate flooding.
Push for a program of street/footpath maintenance/cleaning to improve amenity and ensure efficient storm water drainage.
Prioritise delivery of all core services.
Council and councillors must take an active role in working with and monitoring Wellington Water to ensure we get the best value for money.
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