Thursday, 15 July 2021, 3:11 pm
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate says the announcement of
$58.6 million for Hamilton to support the Government’s
water reforms is "a good start” but more discussion will
be needed.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced
funding assistance for councils today (15 July 2021) as part
of the Government’s Three Waters Reform programme.
Hamilton City Council will be eligible for $58.6 million in
new funding support, part of a $2.5 billion Government
package to support changes to the way drinking water,
wastewater and stormwater services are
delivered.
Councils will be able to use this funding
to support the three waters service reform and other