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.
Stop providing Port Chalmers water to cruise ships.
Offer a regional tap drip service which will ensure properties with water leaks are fixed for free so that water resources are not wasted.
Increase water holding capacity on land by promoting regenerative practices and make it easier for households to get water tanks.
Promote and expand environmental data portals to more of the public.
Increase the impact of science work by utilising buses for science communication and continuing support for Enviroschools.
Improve understanding and monitoring of groundwater.
Limit discharge to waterways, monitor intensely and increase fines for breaches.
Lead regional civil defence and emergency management, coordinating preparedness and response across Otago communities.
Provide navigational safety training and resources to ensure safe boating across Otago's lakes and harbours.
Maintain a 24/7 pollution hotline and compliance follow-up system to swiftly address environmental incidents.
Commit to maintenance of flood and drainage schemes infrastructure, including ORC-owned floodbanks, pumping stations, bridges, drains and culverts.
Increase the quantity and scale of river management work across Otago, currently on hold due to uncertain regulatory changes.
Ensure timely and effective consent processing under regional plans and national regulations.
Continue to improve rainfall monitoring and communication systems to make communities safer in the face of more extreme weather events.
Ensure drinking water supplies are protected from environmental pollution.
Stop providing Port Chalmers water to cruise ships.
Offer a regional tap drip service which will ensure properties with water leaks are fixed for free so that water resources are not wasted.
Increase water holding capacity on land by promoting regenerative practices and make it easier for households to get water tanks.
Promote and expand environmental data portals to more of the public.
Increase the impact of science work by utilising buses for science communication and continuing support for Enviroschools.
Improve understanding and monitoring of groundwater.
Limit discharge to waterways, monitor intensely and increase fines for breaches.
Lead regional civil defence and emergency management, coordinating preparedness and response across Otago communities.
Provide navigational safety training and resources to ensure safe boating across Otago's lakes and harbours.
Maintain a 24/7 pollution hotline and compliance follow-up system to swiftly address environmental incidents.
Commit to maintenance of flood and drainage schemes infrastructure, including ORC-owned floodbanks, pumping stations, bridges, drains and culverts.
Increase the quantity and scale of river management work across Otago, currently on hold due to uncertain regulatory changes.
Ensure timely and effective consent processing under regional plans and national regulations.
Continue to improve rainfall monitoring and communication systems to make communities safer in the face of more extreme weather events.
Ensure drinking water supplies are protected from environmental pollution.
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