Articles tagged with Financial Sustainability

Waitaki District Council to Receive Crown Facilitator for Water Service Plan Amendment

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A Crown facilitator will assist Waitaki District Council in amending and resubmitting its water service delivery plan under the Local Water Done Well legislation, as requested by the Secretary for Local Government. The focus is on including an assessment of the condition, lifespan, and value of the district's water networks to ensure fair and transparent costs for infrastructure upgrades. The Council must conduct an asset condition assessment and update its plan by June 30, 2026, with the appointment of a Crown facilitator expected by mid-November to provide expertise and tools for this process.

Tags: Waitaki District Council Local Water Done Well Simon Watts Crown facilitator water service delivery plan financial sustainability asset condition assessment infrastructure upgrades ratepayers delivery models

Local Water Done Well: Councils Deliver Plans for Quality, Cost-Effective Water Services

1 month ago | 215 views

Councils have submitted water services delivery plans under the Local Water Done Well initiative to ensure quality and cost-effective water services for ratepayers. The government aims to address water services challenges by enabling councils to collaborate on financial sustainability and infrastructure development. Plans will be reviewed and considered for acceptance, with a focus on financial sustainability to ensure safe and resilient water services for communities.

Tags: Councils Local Water Done Well Water services delivery plans Local Government Minister Simon Watts Financial sustainability Infrastructure New housing Joint arrangements Ratepayers Legislation.