Water Services Delivery Plan
Selwyn District Council formally adopted its Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) at its meeting on 18 June 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: Drinking Water and Wastewater services will be delivered through a new council-controlled organisation, Selwyn Water Limited, while Stormwater services will continue to be delivered in-house by the Council. The plan assesses the current state of waters infrastructure, existing service areas, regulatory compliance, and identifies future investment needed to support growth and service improvements.
It includes a long-term, strategic approach to funding and infrastructure planning, ensuring financial sustainability, asset resilience, and service continuity. The WSDP reflects Council’s commitment to long-term planning, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement in the delivery of these essential services.
On 8 July 2025, Minister for Local Government, Hon. Simon Watts announced that the Council's WSDP had been formally approved. This WSDP is the first of its kind in New Zealand and Selwyn Water the first council-controlled water services organisation under the Government’s Local Water Done Well framework.