Mayor of Southland
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.
Encourage more efficient storm water drainage systems and implement a user pays water metered system.
Encourage safer dog control in Southland. There were 28 dog attacks.
Reduce rates for rubbish and recycling and implement a user pays system.
Ensure recycling changes reflect the wishes of people rather than being driven from government, including practical glass separation ideas.
Ensure waste minimisation standards are fit for purpose for Southland given the size of towns and the Class One landfill.
Push for fit-for-purpose standards for wastewater treatment plants so that costs are kept down without funding gold-plated solutions.
Encourage more efficient storm water drainage systems and implement a user pays water metered system.
Encourage safer dog control in Southland. There were 28 dog attacks.
Reduce rates for rubbish and recycling and implement a user pays system.
Ensure recycling changes reflect the wishes of people rather than being driven from government, including practical glass separation ideas.
Ensure waste minimisation standards are fit for purpose for Southland given the size of towns and the Class One landfill.
Push for fit-for-purpose standards for wastewater treatment plants so that costs are kept down without funding gold-plated solutions.
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