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.
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.
Establish the community need and form of green waste collection by locality. Allow some residents to use other methods and opt out.
Minimise the environmental impact of wastewater treatment and water abstraction by Selwyn District Council and private users.
Work with communities to identify areas of high potable water usage. Remedy these as a matter of priority.
Establish the community need and form of green waste collection by locality. Allow some residents to use other methods and opt out.
Minimise the environmental impact of wastewater treatment and water abstraction by Selwyn District Council and private users.
Work with communities to identify areas of high potable water usage. Remedy these as a matter of priority.
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