Christchurch City 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.
Continue investing in Three Waters infrastructure to meet new standards and pursue removal of chlorine from drinking water.
Continue with education and investment in recycling and waste reduction and embrace the circular economy principles.
Upgrade and invest in a low emission modern organics processing plant and wastewater treatment plant option.
Communicate clearly, regularly and effectively with residents about the removal of chlorine from water and the current status.
Consider a regular kerb rubbish dumping collection and evaluate its cost benefit against council fly-tipping collection costs.
Ensure soft plastic collection is available at all supermarkets across the city, well promoted with information on its benefits.
Continue investing in Three Waters infrastructure to meet new standards and pursue removal of chlorine from drinking water.
Continue with education and investment in recycling and waste reduction and embrace the circular economy principles.
Upgrade and invest in a low emission modern organics processing plant and wastewater treatment plant option.
Communicate clearly, regularly and effectively with residents about the removal of chlorine from water and the current status.
Consider a regular kerb rubbish dumping collection and evaluate its cost benefit against council fly-tipping collection costs.
Ensure soft plastic collection is available at all supermarkets across the city, well promoted with information on its benefits.
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