Do you know… the services you rely on every day?
From safe drinking water to stormwater networks, roads, footpaths, and waste services – Council maintains the essential systems that support everyday life. These services run quietly in the background, so you barely notice them… until they’re needed.
We’re here 24/7 to keep the district safe, connected, and moving.
By the numbers
Waste & Recycling
We collect and manage:
- 17,727 rubbish bins
- 21,280 recycling bins
- 14,595 organics bins
That’s more than 16,800 tonnes of waste each year – including rubbish, recycling and organic material – helping keep our communities clean and healthy.
Roads, Streets & Transport
Council maintains:
- 987 km of sealed roads
- 592 km of unsealed roads
- 385 km of footpaths
- 50.6 km of cycleways and shared paths
We also look after:
- 289 bridges
- 20,188 road signs
- 5,785 streetlights
- 36 bus shelters and 26 bus stops
All helping people move safely around the district.
Building & Development
Each year, Council processes:
- Over 800 residential building consents
- More than 50 commercial building consents
Helping homes, businesses and communities grow safely and sustainably.
Water Services
Council manages a range of water services that support everyday life – from clean drinking water and safe wastewater systems to stormwater and rural stockwater.
Stormwater
To help manage heavy rain and reduce flooding, we maintain:
- 6,404 stormwater sumps and soak pits
They often go unnoticed – until you really need them.
Drinking Water
Council operates 11 drinking water supplies, providing safe, reliable water to:
- Over 21,000 properties
- More than 19,000 cubic metres of water every day
Wastewater
We run two wastewater schemes, providing wastewater services to approximately 18,800 properties, helping protect public health and the environment.
Rural Water (Stockwater)
Council also supplies stockwater to around 1,670 rural properties, supporting farming and rural communities across Waimakariri.