Hauraki District Council formally adopted its Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) at the Council meeting on 30 July 2025, establishing a clear direction for the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the district under the Government’s Local Water Done Well framework.
The WSDP sets out the intended service delivery models and associated investment requirements. There will be a new service delivery model for Drinking Water and Wastewater services, delivered through a new council-controlled organisation, Waikato Waters Ltd. Stormwater services will continue to be delivered in-house by Council.
The WSDP assesses the current state of waters infrastructure, existing service areas, regulatory compliance, and identifies future investment needed to support growth and service improvements. It reflects Council’s commitment to long-term planning, strategic approach to funding and infrastructure planning, ensuring financial sustainability, asset resilience, and service continuity. It also confirms commitment to environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement in the delivery of these essential services.
On 18 September 2025, HDCs was notified that their WSDP, alongside the other Waikato Waters shareholding council’s plans were accepted by the Secretary for Local Government.
