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.
Expand installation of chlorine-free water sources into south Christchurch.
Protect utilities like waste management, power lines and fibre broadband from privatisation.
Push for more permeable surfaces in new developments to reduce pressure on the stormwater system.
Expand installation of chlorine-free water sources into south Christchurch.
Protect utilities like waste management, power lines and fibre broadband from privatisation.
Push for more permeable surfaces in new developments to reduce pressure on the stormwater system.
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