Change to water connection
charges in Whangaparaoa
From 1 July 2007 the charge for properties wanting to connect to the
public supply in the Whangaparaoa Extraordinary Water Supply Area will
change. Currently there are several categories of charges, which were
derived when the Peninsula consisted of small pockets public reticulation
around bores at various locations. Today the area is fully urbanised and
there is now an adequate water supply available from the Watercare network
to service the whole area.
To reflect these changes, Council will implement a new charging policy
based on an averaging of the cost of connection over the whole of the
area. The new charge will be determined each year based on the actual
costs of making a connection plus contributions to the cost of the bulk
supply infrastructure and the cost of extending the local reticulation.
The charge to apply from 1 July 2007 will be approximately $4100
inclusive of GST. Applications for connections received before this date
will be at the current rates.
Applications for a water connections to be directed to:
Water Services Administrator
Rodney District Council Private Bag 500 Orewa
Attention: Viv Lile
Or by email:
viv.lile@rodney.govt.nz
For any enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre on 0800
426 5169.
The disposal and refinement of human waste is an issue
most of us would prefer to ignore, but with 77,000 people in the Rodney
District, it is one that requires careful planning, monitoring and a great
deal of expertise.
The expansive network of sewerage pipes must be
maintained, treatment plants operated, effluent tested and processed
refuge, discarded. There are environmental, health and education issues
and these can be of particular interest to those using septic tanks.
The Assets and Facilities Team currently
manage the process and contract the operation and maintenance to private
enterprise. There are some major projects planned for Rodney
District's sewerage system over the next three years including the
decommissioning of ponds and new wastewater collection schemes.
For further information you may wish to refer to the
Hibiscus Coast
Wastewater Strategy or the
Kumeu, Huapai, Waimauku, Riverhead Wastewater project.
Effective handling of stormwater is critical for
maintaining Rodney District's coast and waterways and to prevent flooding.
In 2003/2004, greater emphasis will be placed on stormwater issues and
future increased levels of spending are proposed.
The Assets and Facilities Team's stormwater engineers
manage projects like the recent upgrades on the Hibiscus Coast, planning
of rural upgrades and extensions and flooding issues in the district. The
stormwater engineers are constantly maintaining, reviewing and improving
the District's stormwater network.
Many Rodney residents rely solely on public water
supply and the demand is increasing as the population increases. The
Assets and Facilities Team engineers are improving water quality at the
source, investigating future water sources and encouraging water
conservation practices.
Water treatment is a priority in 2003 as the
Ministry of Health has introduced new water quality standards. Rodney reticulation systems
consistently receive an A grading.
The provision of water supply, wastewater, and
stormwater services across the Rodney District in a sustainable,
functional, and cost-effective manner is one of the most significant
challenges facing the Council. A Water Services Strategy has been
developed to provide direction to Council on the provision and management
of the three water services as outlined in Vision Rodney and other Council
planning documents.
The Water Services Strategy sets out specific
objectives and policies for the provision of water services and will help
to ensure that decisions made consider the social, environmental, cultural
and economic impacts in a consistent and transparent manner.
For further information, call Bruce Fulford on 09 427
3309 or 0800 426 5169.
Water Services Strategy
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Auckland Water Industry Annual Performance Review 2005/6
This year’s Annual Performance Review reports on another year of
progress in the Auckland Water Industry, which provides the lifeblood of
our communities and the regional economy.
The Auckland Water Industry plays a vital role in the lives of
Aucklanders by supplying clean, healthy drinking water, providing for the
needs of commerce and industry while managing wastewater and stormwater
efficiently and responsibly.
Rodney District Council is a member of the Auckland Water Industry,
alongside Watercare Services, Waitakere City Council, Auckland City
Council, Metrowater, Manukau City Council, Manukau Water, North Shore City
Council, Papakura City Council, United Water, and Franklin District
Council.
The purpose of this report is to:
- ensure the Auckland Water Industry provides transparent reporting
- work towards shared and audited benchmarks
- highlight the key role the water industry plays in the wider
Auckland region
- provide information about the practices of the industry
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