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.
Ensure meeting drinking water standards.
Ensure pipes meet current capacity demand and are ready for future capacity needs.
Protect ratepayers from having to subsidise water infrastructure in Kaipara and Far North.
Ensure meeting drinking water standards.
Ensure pipes meet current capacity demand and are ready for future capacity needs.
Protect ratepayers from having to subsidise water infrastructure in Kaipara and Far North.
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