Frequently asked questions
What is the proposed sewer network?
The wastewater system will collect domestic wastewater from the toilet, bath, shower, kitchen and laundry from each property and transport to a wastewater treatment plant. This work is allowed for in the current 2017-2017 Council Long Term Plan.
Who is paying for the scheme?
The cost of building the system will be spread across the city rating base. Dwelling owners will have to pay for pipework and any other works within their own property. The Council will assist where possible and will encourage connection at the time of the scheme construction. The dwelling owner will pay normal Council sewerage rates if the dwelling is in the area of the scheme, even if you are not connected. Dwellings outside the area will not pay sewerage rates.
As a property owner, what is required from me?
You will be responsible for any connection work on your own property. This will involve disconnecting and making safe the septic system and laying a pipe from the house to the connection point at the property boundary. A building consent will be required for this work. Council will require all property owners to connect within two years of the system commission.
Can the Council help?
The Council can help property owners to connect to the new wastewater system by organising a registered drainlayer to undertake the work and by coordinating the building consents. Because of the potential number of properties involved, this should help to reduce the cost of the work to property owners and speed up the process.
Will I incur any other costs?
Christchurch City Council standard sewerage rates charge for the ongoing cost of treating wastewater will be added to your rates if your property is within the limits of the scheme, whether on not you are connected.
What is the service area of the sewerage system and can the service be extended?
It is proposed the wastewater system should service, at the very least, all properties within the small settlement zones of Little River, Western Valley and Cooptown. However there is a chance the properties outside the small settlement zone but adjacent to the conveyance pipelines can be served by the new wastewater system.
Little River map What is the type of treatment system used?
No decision has been made.
How will the treated wastewater be dealt with?
No decision has been made, but so far disposal to water and land treatment options have been considered.
Contact us
Phone: (03) 941 8999 or
0800 800 169 (Banks Peninsula residents)
Email:
info@ccc.govt.nz
