ROAD NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Council is the primary service provider for the construction, maintenance and repair of the local road network within Waipa District. Transit New Zealand is responsible for the State Highways within the District. This encompasses a number of elements ranging from roads and footpaths, to streetlights and bridges. Council oversees this responsibility by co-ordinating and contracting physical works to outside organisations.
WATER TREATMENT AND SUPPLY
Council provides potable water to a large part of the District - both urban and rural. The Waikato Regional Council assists in the compliance monitoring with regard to the taking of water for community purposes. Health Waikato assists with compliance monitoring to ensure treated water meets New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. Council has 8 water treatment plants - Kihikihi, Pukerimu, Te Awamutu, Karapiro, Cambridge and Te Rore.
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
Community health is an important issue for Waipa District, and efficient and effective wastewater reticulation is fundamental to a healthy community. Council is the service provider for the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater in the Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Karapiro urban areas of Waipa District. The Waikato Regional Council assists in the compliance monitoring of treated effluent from Council's wastewater treatment plants.
STORMWATER
The collection, management and disposal of stormwater is essential for community and environmental well-being. Without this activity the impact of stormwater flows could have a devastating effect on the environment. Council is the primary service provider for the collection and diversion of stormwater in urban areas. Whilst the Council monitors a drainage regime in some rural areas, other areas are jointly monitored between Council and Waikato Regional Council.