Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
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.
Ensure capacity for future growth through timely upgrades to aging infrastructure and promote awareness of proper disposal of oleochemicals.
Increase green infrastructure especially in new developments and retrofit key areas to reduce runoff into estuaries to protect water quality.
Oppose rates-funded refuse collections and oppose moves to fortnightly collections without any associated cost reductions.
Challenge regional council collection services to introduce mixed recycling collections at every bin collection point at parks and beaches.
Expand on-leash dog access to enable broader involvement across beach, local and regional parks.
Ensure new service contracts are independently and regularly monitored and deliver more cost-effective and higher service standards.
Establish purpose-built dog parks and exercise areas to take the pressure off beach and foreshore reserve areas.
Support reuse and waste reduction programmes and extend the school-to-farm waste trial that collects and composts food scraps to more schools.
Advocate for more regular stormwater catchment clearing and sensors across flood-prone suburbs.
Oppose rates-funded refuse collections and oppose moves to fortnightly collections without any associated cost reductions.
Advocate for enhanced town centre maintenance in Full Facilities Contract renewals coming up.
Advocate for enhanced town centre maintenance in full facilities contract renewals coming up.
Advocate for more regular stormwater catchment clearing and sensors across flood-prone suburbs.
Oppose rates-funded refuse collections and oppose moves to fortnightly collections without any associated cost reductions.
Ensure capacity for future growth through timely upgrades to aging infrastructure and promote awareness of proper disposal of oleochemicals.
Increase green infrastructure especially in new developments and retrofit key areas to reduce runoff into estuaries to protect water quality.
Oppose rates-funded refuse collections and oppose moves to fortnightly collections without any associated cost reductions.
Challenge regional council collection services to introduce mixed recycling collections at every bin collection point at parks and beaches.
Expand on-leash dog access to enable broader involvement across beach, local and regional parks.
Ensure new service contracts are independently and regularly monitored and deliver more cost-effective and higher service standards.
Establish purpose-built dog parks and exercise areas to take the pressure off beach and foreshore reserve areas.
Support reuse and waste reduction programmes and extend the school-to-farm waste trial that collects and composts food scraps to more schools.
Advocate for more regular stormwater catchment clearing and sensors across flood-prone suburbs.
Oppose rates-funded refuse collections and oppose moves to fortnightly collections without any associated cost reductions.
Advocate for enhanced town centre maintenance in Full Facilities Contract renewals coming up.
Advocate for enhanced town centre maintenance in full facilities contract renewals coming up.
Advocate for more regular stormwater catchment clearing and sensors across flood-prone suburbs.
Oppose rates-funded refuse collections and oppose moves to fortnightly collections without any associated cost reductions.
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