Horowhenua 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.
Bring utilities back in house wherever possible.
Rethink and rebuild the transfer station for far more sorting, recycling and composting.
Start a rates-funded rubbish bag collection once books are balanced.
Continue to upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to protect homes, infrastructure and waterways.
Expand rubbish and recycling services including options for food waste and composting.
Modernise infrastructure to provide safe and reliable drinking water.
Ensure a smooth and tightly managed transition to the water services organisation when it is established.
Commit to delivering core services efficiently while completing the transition to the Water Services Organisation.
Advance investigations into additional stormwater interventions to address identified hotspots.
Explore opportunities to improve existing service delivery models to ensure efficient, cost-effective service to the community.
Bring utilities back in house wherever possible.
Rethink and rebuild the transfer station for far more sorting, recycling and composting.
Start a rates-funded rubbish bag collection once books are balanced.
Continue to upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to protect homes, infrastructure and waterways.
Expand rubbish and recycling services including options for food waste and composting.
Modernise infrastructure to provide safe and reliable drinking water.
Ensure a smooth and tightly managed transition to the water services organisation when it is established.
Commit to delivering core services efficiently while completing the transition to the Water Services Organisation.
Advance investigations into additional stormwater interventions to address identified hotspots.
Explore opportunities to improve existing service delivery models to ensure efficient, cost-effective service to the community.
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