Let’s talk water, Waitaki – and a lot more.

Published on 13 March 2024

In preparation for the 2024-25 Annual Plan, and looking ahead to the 2025-34 Long Term Plan, Waitaki District Council will be hosting a series of Q&A webinars over the next seven weeks.

Each webinar will be accompanied by a short explainer video, and Council will also be mythbusting around the topics each week. The community will be able to ask questions in the comments on social media, or submit them during the webinar.

The first Q&A will be held via Facebook Live on Tuesday 19 March at 7pm and cover the three water networks owned and maintained by Council; drinking, waste and storm waters and the future cost to upgrade them all.

“This is not a normal Annual Plan, given the challenges of increased costs and rates affordability for our community. We are not alone when it comes to the challenges facing our district by the significantly higher standards for water services - many Councils are working hard to find ways to do the required work and keep rates affordable. This Q & A is a chance for the community to find out more about their water network. We’re looking forward to talking about roads, affordability and service levels in the coming weeks.”

There will also be a series of Community Conversations in Palmerston, Oamaru, Duntroon and Omarama in April once consultation opens for the Annual Plan.

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