Gore District 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.
Make a conscious effort to implement practical strategies for reusing and recycling waste materials whenever possible.
Represent the community's voice on Local Water Done Well and Taumata Arowai (water regulator) to achieve the best results for the community.
Streamline regulatory processing, ensuring timely completion of consents, animal control permits and food licensing applications.
Ensure regular street sweeping and cleaning of drains to prevent blockages and surface flooding.
Follow up on ES investigation into why drinking water breached nitrate levels and ensure it does not happen again.
Introduce proper kerbside recycling.
Make a conscious effort to implement practical strategies for reusing and recycling waste materials whenever possible.
Represent the community's voice on Local Water Done Well and Taumata Arowai (water regulator) to achieve the best results for the community.
Streamline regulatory processing, ensuring timely completion of consents, animal control permits and food licensing applications.
Ensure regular street sweeping and cleaning of drains to prevent blockages and surface flooding.
Follow up on ES investigation into why drinking water breached nitrate levels and ensure it does not happen again.
Introduce proper kerbside recycling.
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