Local Water Done Well

Overview

Selwyn District Council is currently undertaking a public consultation in response to the Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation, The Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024(External link) (the Act) in relation to the arrangements for its delivery of water services into the future.

The Act requires all councils to explore alternative ways for more reliable water services, and we’re seeking your feedback on a proposed change designed to future-proof Waikirikiri Selwyn’s water infrastructure. This change aims to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable water services for generations to come.

What we're consulting on

The Act allows councils to explore and establish new delivery models for water services. The options include:

• Joint Local Government arrangements
• A Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO)
• Consumer Trusts
• Continue to deliver water services in-house.

After careful consideration, Council is proposing to establish a new WSCCO as its preferred delivery model for drinking water and wastewater services, however we are seeking your feedback on the following two options.

Please note:

Our Waiora One Water Strategy(External link) has agreed to uphold the mana and mauri of all water in its decision making and to work in partnership to sustainably manage water now and into the future. This partnership approach will remain in both delivery options being considered.

Council has decided to consult on a Selwyn District Council only owned WSCCO, as at this time, there is no viable option to join with other councils for a joint WSCCO. If the establishment of a Selwyn WSCCO proceeds and other councils express an interest in integrating at a later time, this would be considered and worked through.

Please read the consultation document which outlines all the details of both options for your consideration.

Have Your Say

Let us know:

• If you support the Council’s proposal to transition our drinking water and wastewater assets and services to a new WSCCO, with stormwater remaining with Council.
• Or, if you prefer that the Council continues with a future in-house water delivery model, noting the new legislation will require some changes.
• If you have any other comments on the WSCCO model or anything else contained in the consultation document.

You can complete the online feedback form by clicking the button below. Printed forms are also available at the following Council service centres and libraries:

• Council Rolleston Offices, 2 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston
• Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
• Darfield Library, 1 South Terrace, Darfield
• Leeston Library, 19 Messines Street, Leeston
• Lincoln Library, 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln