Invercargill City 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.
Keep three waters in house with a focus on efficiency and affordability for ratepayers.
Keep the recycling contract with Recycle South and review a possible glass recycle bin.
Review current fees around dog licensing with the aim of finding savings to reduce costs to ratepayers.
Maintain current service levels for Three Waters, rubbish and recycling with better outcomes for glass waste.
Recognise the public good in the cost of animal control so that the bulk is not borne by dog owners if they are not the majority of the work.
Introduce water metering because water is sourced from one source.
Work with other local authorities to resolve Three Waters issues because it is too expensive for one local authority.
Maintain and retain Recycle South at additional cost if necessary.
Separate glass from cardboard.
Have an alternative water supply urgently.
Ensure recycling services are fit for purpose.
Incentivise animal desexing.
Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on utilities issues.
Build a good education program relating to utilities issues.
Support anyone in need of support regarding utilities issues.
Keep three waters in house with a focus on efficiency and affordability for ratepayers.
Keep the recycling contract with Recycle South and review a possible glass recycle bin.
Review current fees around dog licensing with the aim of finding savings to reduce costs to ratepayers.
Maintain current service levels for Three Waters, rubbish and recycling with better outcomes for glass waste.
Recognise the public good in the cost of animal control so that the bulk is not borne by dog owners if they are not the majority of the work.
Introduce water metering because water is sourced from one source.
Work with other local authorities to resolve Three Waters issues because it is too expensive for one local authority.
Maintain and retain Recycle South at additional cost if necessary.
Separate glass from cardboard.
Have an alternative water supply urgently.
Ensure recycling services are fit for purpose.
Incentivise animal desexing.
Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on utilities issues.
Build a good education program relating to utilities issues.
Support anyone in need of support regarding utilities issues.
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