The review proposes the council sets up a standalone business unit for drinking water and wastewater, which would save money in the long-term and help the organisation get ready for the looming reforms.īut staff are recommending the council continues with the current three waters model until there is greater clarity over the government’s plans. The extent of the problem was uncovered following intense scrutiny after 2016’s Havelock North campylobacter outbreak, which left four people dead and 5500 ill.Ĭhristchurch water boss Helen Beaumont hopes the city’s drinking water will be chlorine-free by the end of the year.Ĭouncillors will also consider on Tuesday a separate report about the findings of its own review into delivery of water services.
Last month the government unveiled a $761m package to lay the foundations for a major overhaul of the country’s water services.īillions of dollars of investment is needed to bring leaky pipes and ageing infrastructure up to scratch. Signing the deal would be the first step of an overhaul that would eventually see responsibility for drinking and wastewater, and ownership of assets, handed to new publicly owned super-regional entities that are being championed by ministers. If it is – a decision is expected in the spring – Christchurch could finally have chlorine-free drinking water by the end of the year. * Explainer: What the Government's water reforms mean for you * Gore District Council votes yes to water reforms * Nelson, Tasman accept Three Waters funding with strings attached * Hamilton City Council taps into water reform cash
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