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Table 10-1: MidCoast Council Delivery Program actions for MidCoast Water Services
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Strategic Action Plan
This section summarises the strategies and actions we will implement to help us achieve our vision, mission and objectives.
The following table provides a summary of ‘3 year focus’ actions within the current 2018-2021 Delivery Program and 2018-2019 Operational Plan specific to Water Services.
Table 10-1: MidCoast Council Delivery Program actions for MidCoast Water Services
Value Objective A connected community Objective 6 - We protect the health and safety of our communities
Our environment Objective 7 - We protect, maintain and restore our natural environment Strategy Continue to develop a sustainable network of water, sewer and storm water systems to meet community needs and health and safety standards
Protect, maintain and restore water quality within our estuaries, wetlands and waterways Focus Work with stakeholders to support and sustain connection of water and sewer services
Deliver ongoing service quality and continuity with increasing efficiency and better performance for Water Services. Implement the long term service delivery strategies and plans (incl. the Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan, Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, and the Asset Class Management Strategy) for Water Services Improve levels of water recycling/ reuse and the quality of effluent discharged into the environment
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Value Objective Objective 8 - We manage resources wisely
Our thriving and growing economy Strong leadership and shared vision Objective 10 - Our region is a popular place to visit, live and invest Objective 15 - We make opportunities available for the community to inform decisions that shape our future Objective 16 - We develop and encourage community and civic leadership Strategy Sustainably manage our waste through reduction, reuse, recycling and repurposing Proactively manage our resource consumption Provide an environment to grow and strengthen local businesses and attract new business Provide clear, accessible, timely and relevant information to support and inform the community
Identify and participate in initiatives for regional cooperation and collaboration Focus Maintain the level of beneficial reuse of biosolids from wastewater treatment
Optimise the efficiency of our water and wastewater infrastructure Reduce the economic impact of charges for Water & Wastewater services
Maintain existing reporting capability in Water Services for capital projects and operations.
Continue with membership of peak industry bodies and professional associations to benefit local government, services and our community
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