Selwyn 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.
Enforce animal control and dog licensing fairly to protect the community and support responsible pet ownership.
Maintain reliable water services by upgrading infrastructure and ensuring safe, cost-effective supply for residents and businesses.
Manage rubbish, recycling and street cleaning efficiently, promoting responsible disposal while keeping rates affordable.
Ensure that Selwyn Water meets locally appropriate standards of wastewater treatment and discharge, even if less rigorous rules apply.
Investigate ways to return compost to residents for use at home in case organics collection becomes mandatory.
Provide the same quality drinking water services to all networked areas, even if small supplies are not required to meet the same standards.
Ensure drinking water is safe, clean and at an affordable price.
Take away and process rubbish and recycling in an effective manner while being affordable for residents.
Take away and process wastewater and stormwater in an effective manner while being affordable for residents.
Make it easier to recycle unwanted items at transfer stations to reduce landfill and encourage residents to reuse, repair or recycle.
Manage Three Waters in-house, not by WSCCO, make water free for residential homes and remove chlorine from the water supply.
Reinstate rubbish bins in public places to reduce litter being dropped and promote taking pride in the community.
Guarantee the continued investment needed to deliver safe and reliable Three Waters and rubbish collection services for every resident.
Commit to a phased plan that delivers the necessary upgrades to restore a safe, chlorine-free water supply, beginning with Rolleston.
Provide an efficient, no-fuss rubbish and recycling service that delivers the best possible value for ratepayers, without greenwashing.
Actively review and pursue measures to stop chemical dosing of drinking water to Rolleston township and then to other towns across Selwyn.
Actively review the waste management strategy to consider future disposal sites and refuse renewables, including possible methane extraction.
Continue to invest in Three Waters, rubbish collection, and disposal sectors as these are essential services to every resident.
Ensure access to clean and safe water.
Increase the number of rubbish bins, especially in new subdivisions.
Invest in infrastructure and utilities that keep pace with growth, ensuring services are reliable by focusing on growing well and not fast.
Launch community campaigns encouraging young people to participate in sustainability and clean-up initiatives.
Promote street cleaning and public space maintenance to keep Rolleston and Selwyn clean and safe.
Improve drinking water, wastewater, and sewerage services to ensure safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible access for everyone.
Enforce animal control and dog licensing fairly to protect the community and support responsible pet ownership.
Maintain reliable water services by upgrading infrastructure and ensuring safe, cost-effective supply for residents and businesses.
Manage rubbish, recycling and street cleaning efficiently, promoting responsible disposal while keeping rates affordable.
Ensure that Selwyn Water meets locally appropriate standards of wastewater treatment and discharge, even if less rigorous rules apply.
Investigate ways to return compost to residents for use at home in case organics collection becomes mandatory.
Provide the same quality drinking water services to all networked areas, even if small supplies are not required to meet the same standards.
Ensure drinking water is safe, clean and at an affordable price.
Take away and process rubbish and recycling in an effective manner while being affordable for residents.
Take away and process wastewater and stormwater in an effective manner while being affordable for residents.
Make it easier to recycle unwanted items at transfer stations to reduce landfill and encourage residents to reuse, repair or recycle.
Manage Three Waters in-house, not by WSCCO, make water free for residential homes and remove chlorine from the water supply.
Reinstate rubbish bins in public places to reduce litter being dropped and promote taking pride in the community.
Guarantee the continued investment needed to deliver safe and reliable Three Waters and rubbish collection services for every resident.
Commit to a phased plan that delivers the necessary upgrades to restore a safe, chlorine-free water supply, beginning with Rolleston.
Provide an efficient, no-fuss rubbish and recycling service that delivers the best possible value for ratepayers, without greenwashing.
Actively review and pursue measures to stop chemical dosing of drinking water to Rolleston township and then to other towns across Selwyn.
Actively review the waste management strategy to consider future disposal sites and refuse renewables, including possible methane extraction.
Continue to invest in Three Waters, rubbish collection, and disposal sectors as these are essential services to every resident.
Ensure access to clean and safe water.
Increase the number of rubbish bins, especially in new subdivisions.
Invest in infrastructure and utilities that keep pace with growth, ensuring services are reliable by focusing on growing well and not fast.
Launch community campaigns encouraging young people to participate in sustainability and clean-up initiatives.
Promote street cleaning and public space maintenance to keep Rolleston and Selwyn clean and safe.
Improve drinking water, wastewater, and sewerage services to ensure safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible access for everyone.
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