It’s annual plan time again, so we are wanting to tell you what’s new, what’s changed and how to comment on our Annual Plan 2024-2025.
Annual Plan 2024-25
You might remember that we were doing a Long Term Plan for 2024-2034. We asked you about that towards the end of 2023. But now that has changed.
Why are we doing an Annual Plan this year?
In February the Government repealed the 3 Waters legislation (The Water Services Acts Repeal Act 2024), and we are not expecting the new legislation until June and December 2024. Given the uncertainty around 3 Waters we have taken up the opportunity given by the Government to do a one year plan instead.
What will happen with the Long Term Plan?
While there is likely to be some disappointment that the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 is being delayed, it will only be by one year. This will give us time to understand what the Government is planning around 3 Waters. Then we will consult and engage with the community on a 9 Year Plan 2025-2034. That will probably start in December this year.
Annual Plan next steps
Work is now underway to prepare an Annual Plan for 2024-2025 . From 28 March you can tell us what you think about our Annual Plan 2024-2025 by going online to fill in an online submission form . You will also be able to pick up a submission form from any of our libraries and service centres . Submissions close at 12 noon on the 24 of April 2024. Hearings and deliberations will be held in May and the Annual Plan will be adopted by 30 June 2024.
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