Greater Wellington 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.
Invest in flood protection, mapping and warning services to protect communities from extreme weather including more nature-based solutions.
Prioritise freshwater and community health in decisions on water including through rules to protect drinking water sources from pollution.
Support the use of water meters to reduce water use and identify leaks across the region as already used in the Kāpiti District.
Review benefits of technological advancements such as drones and 3D imaging as ways of protecting, improving and restoring natural resources.
Support investment in the safe catchment, treatment and supply of water by keeping updated and monitoring the progress of Metro Water.
Work to protect Wellington’s harbour from sewerage leaks by prioritising investment in pipes and treatment facilities.
Ensure that the new Wellington Water entity is fit for purpose and meets the needs of Wellingtonians.
Push the government for a permanent rescue solution for the Cook Strait due to too many recent near misses with shipping.
Start construction of an additional water storage dam in Upper Hutt, on land already secured, to provide for future needs of Wellingtonians.
Ensure the new water entity's investment focus is on te mana o te wai, consumer equity, intergenerational affordability and resilience.
Improve emergency management functions including funding and uplifting the critical role iwi play in localised emergency responses.
Increase public ownership of key public transport assets so services align with long-term public good rather than short-term private gain.
Pursue exploration of options to ensure Wellington's water supply is resilient to earthquake and climate change.
Support independent oversight of the Wellington region's metro Three Waters delivery service.
Build an additional water storage dam in Upper Hutt to provide for the future needs of Wellingtonians.
Develop a Water Consumer Charter, prioritising recruitment of a permanent local workforce and guaranteed access for users.
Identify opportunities to bring services in-house to improve service quality and cost efficiency.
Investigate and lower the infrastructure leakage index for drinking water and identify illegal wastewater connections for correction.
Invest in the public transport system upgrades and renewals.
Continue to progress national ticketing solution for all public transport.
Ensure the new water entity's investment focus is on te mana o te wai, intergenerational affordability and climate resilience.
Improve emergency management functions, including funding and uplifting the critical role iwi play in emergency response.
Increase public ownership of key public transport assets so services align with long-term public good rather than short-term private gain.
Work to better understand the state of Wellington's aquifers and their potential vulnerability.
Work with local councils to promote the uptake of household emergency water tanks and water conservation.
Work with the rest of the region to ensure a successful and fair transition to the new Three Waters entity, Metro Water.
Invest in flood protection, mapping and warning services to protect communities from extreme weather including more nature-based solutions.
Prioritise freshwater and community health in decisions on water including through rules to protect drinking water sources from pollution.
Support the use of water meters to reduce water use and identify leaks across the region as already used in the Kāpiti District.
Review benefits of technological advancements such as drones and 3D imaging as ways of protecting, improving and restoring natural resources.
Support investment in the safe catchment, treatment and supply of water by keeping updated and monitoring the progress of Metro Water.
Work to protect Wellington’s harbour from sewerage leaks by prioritising investment in pipes and treatment facilities.
Ensure that the new Wellington Water entity is fit for purpose and meets the needs of Wellingtonians.
Push the government for a permanent rescue solution for the Cook Strait due to too many recent near misses with shipping.
Start construction of an additional water storage dam in Upper Hutt, on land already secured, to provide for future needs of Wellingtonians.
Ensure the new water entity's investment focus is on te mana o te wai, consumer equity, intergenerational affordability and resilience.
Improve emergency management functions including funding and uplifting the critical role iwi play in localised emergency responses.
Increase public ownership of key public transport assets so services align with long-term public good rather than short-term private gain.
Pursue exploration of options to ensure Wellington's water supply is resilient to earthquake and climate change.
Support independent oversight of the Wellington region's metro Three Waters delivery service.
Build an additional water storage dam in Upper Hutt to provide for the future needs of Wellingtonians.
Develop a Water Consumer Charter, prioritising recruitment of a permanent local workforce and guaranteed access for users.
Identify opportunities to bring services in-house to improve service quality and cost efficiency.
Investigate and lower the infrastructure leakage index for drinking water and identify illegal wastewater connections for correction.
Invest in the public transport system upgrades and renewals.
Continue to progress national ticketing solution for all public transport.
Ensure the new water entity's investment focus is on te mana o te wai, intergenerational affordability and climate resilience.
Improve emergency management functions, including funding and uplifting the critical role iwi play in emergency response.
Increase public ownership of key public transport assets so services align with long-term public good rather than short-term private gain.
Work to better understand the state of Wellington's aquifers and their potential vulnerability.
Work with local councils to promote the uptake of household emergency water tanks and water conservation.
Work with the rest of the region to ensure a successful and fair transition to the new Three Waters entity, Metro Water.
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