Hutt City and Wellington City Councils and Wellington Regional Council are holding joint public meetings around the
region after Easter so residents can learn more about a proposal to integrate water services.
The three councils are currently consulting on a proposal to set up a publicly owned and controlled trust to manage
water, wastewater and stormwater services on their behalf. A report to the councils estimated the move would produce
ongoing savings of at least $2.8 million a year, by eliminating duplication between the councils and improving service
delivery and planning.
There are three public meetings scheduled:
Hutt City - Wednesday 18 April at 7pm - Supper Room, Horticultural Hall, 30 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt
Porirua - Tuesday 17 April at 7pm - Pataka, Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures, Norrie St, Porirua
Wellington - Thursday 19 April at 6.30pm - Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, Wellington City Council
Residents are invited to attend the meetings and then have their say on the future of water services. Written
submissions can to be made to any of the three councils before 5pm, 30 April 2001. Those who have made a written
submission and wish to speak to it will be able to do so at hearings in early May.
The results of the consultation will be reported back to each of the councils and only at that stage will each decide
whether to go ahead. The proposal will only proceed if all three councils agree.
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For further information please contact:
Andrew McKenzie
Wellington City Council (04) 499 4444
Stuart Duncan
Hutt City Council (04) 570 6666
John Allard
Wellington Regional Council 0800 496 734
Website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz