Otago 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.
Ensure all wastewater facilities are compliant and have a clear plan to quickly rectify issues if they are not.
Refine consenting processes without compromising environmental conditions.
Stocktake all agencies undertaking environmental monitoring and ensure no duplication of processes at ratepayer or taxpayer cost.
Monitor waterways and land for environmental pollution.
Support policies that enable sustainable use of water such as compost toilets and grey water systems.
Work towards making all waterways drinkable.
Ensure all wastewater facilities are compliant and have a clear plan to quickly rectify issues if they are not.
Refine consenting processes without compromising environmental conditions.
Stocktake all agencies undertaking environmental monitoring and ensure no duplication of processes at ratepayer or taxpayer cost.
Monitor waterways and land for environmental pollution.
Support policies that enable sustainable use of water such as compost toilets and grey water systems.
Work towards making all waterways drinkable.
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