The multimillion-dollar wastewater problem faced by town of 830 residents
After more than five years, two rounds of consultation, and delays caused by faulty data, the Christchurch City Council has come up with four options to get rid of Akaroa’s treated wastewater.
Three of the proposals involve planting between 33 and 48 hectares of land with native trees and irrigating them with the treated wastewater at Robinsons Bay and Takamatua, or across the hill at Pompeys Pillar or Goughs Bay.
These options are estimated to cost between $54 million and $76m, which represents a cost of between $44,591 and $62,758 for each of the 1211 houses and businesses that will benefit from the scheme. Akaroa has 830 permanent residents.
What do you think of the proposals? Read the full story here and share your thoughts in the comments below.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
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