Waitaki District Council withdraws from Southern Water Done Well
Joint Statement from Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley, Gore District Mayor Ben Bell and Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan regarding the Waitaki District Council's withdrawal from the Southern Water Done Well partnership:
“While acknowledging that councils must make decisions they feel are in the best interests of their communities, we believe a jointly owned Council Controlled Organisation remains the best option for water services delivery in the future.
“The Government has been quite clear about its expectations for councils to work together to deliver Local Water Done Well legislation.
“Southern Water Done Well meets those expectations and sets a strategic, long-term direction for delivering financially sustainable, efficient water services while retaining local control.
“When considering next steps, councils will need to be mindful of whether alternative options comply with Government regulations and expectations.”
Clutha and Central Otago district councils meet this Thursday to decide their water services delivery model, while Gore District Council’s meeting is on Monday (14 July).
Revised reports based on today’s decision (Tuesday 8 July) by Waitaki District Council to withdraw from Southern Water Done Well will be presented at those meetings.
