Govt Three Waters Reform Programme 2020
Proposal - The Government is proposing a programme for reforming three waters service delivery arrangements, which would be delivered in parallel with an economic stimulus package of Crown investment in water infrastructure.
Economic stimulus package:
•$761m in FY 2020/21.
•Funding provided to territorial authorities who opt-in to a partnership process, before the end of August
•Funding to be invested in three waters infrastructure that support economic recovery.
•Further tranches will depend on Government decisions and progress against reform objective
Service delivery reform Programme:
•A phased, three-year programme to reform three waters services delivery arrangements.
•Supported by joint central/local government steering committee.
•Engagement with sector, Iwi/Māori and stakeholders throughout the programme.
https://www.dia.govt.nz/Three-Waters-Reform-Programme