The Government's plan for massive reforms to the way water infrastructure is run were revealed this morning, PHOTO:PETER MCINTOSHSouthern politicians are concerned the thousands in savings promised for ratepayers from a massive water reform programme will disappear if Christchurch pulls out. The Government has promised significant savings for ratepayers if water reforms go head. The decisions the council were facing over Three Waters reform were the biggest he had faced in 20 years in politics. Without the reform households within the southern entity's boundary would pay an average of $4970 a year, the information suggests. He also said losing control of Three Waters infrastructure would make it difficult for councils to plan for future growth.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 29, 2021 22:31 UTC