Have your say on who manages Palmy's water in the future

Submissions closing on 30 March 2025, 04:00 PM

Extreme closeup of a drop of water splashing and forming ripples.

We asked you to rank three options to guide how water services are delivered in the future.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback, came to a drop-in session or made a submission. Your voice will help our elected members make an informed decision.

Read the options, pros and cons, and the potential costs

Next steps

Submissions closed at 4pm on Sunday 30 March.

Elected members will hear oral submissions in April, before making a decision in May/June.

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Timeline

March

Community consultation

April

Hearing of submissions

May/June

Council decides future of water management

Before 3 September

Council adopts Water Services Delivery Plan and submits it to government

October (approx)

The government confirms if it accepts the plan or not. If Council's plan isn't accepted, the Minister can appoint a Crown facilitator or water specialist to provide an acceptable plan

November 2025 to July 2027

Implementation period

30 June 2028

Either Council or water organisation must prove financial sustainability.

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