Bay of Plenty Regional 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.
Build self-sufficiency into water supply wherever possible through incentives to property owners.
Ensure drinking water quality is delivered equitably across the region.
Support development of cost-effective and sustainable localised wastewater solutions.
Ensure safe, reliable Three Waters services that balance affordability, health and environmental care.
Expand monitoring of rainfall, rivers and maritime alerts to protect people, property and environment.
Simplify permits and registrations with clear online systems that are accessible and transparent.
Build self-sufficiency into water supply wherever possible through incentives to property owners.
Ensure drinking water quality is delivered equitably across the region.
Support development of cost-effective and sustainable localised wastewater solutions.
Ensure safe, reliable Three Waters services that balance affordability, health and environmental care.
Expand monitoring of rainfall, rivers and maritime alerts to protect people, property and environment.
Simplify permits and registrations with clear online systems that are accessible and transparent.
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