Half a billion dollar price-tag for Wellington water meter roll-out not 'credible' - mayor
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has dismissed a $500-590 million cost estimate for a city-wide water meter rollout as not credible. The new water entity, Tiaki Wai, is expected to re-evaluate its business case after taking over operations in July.
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Public infrastructure costs and utility management are major points of contention for local taxpayers and municipal governance.
Half a billion dollar price-tag for Wellington water meter roll-out not 'credible' - mayor | RNZ News
The article provides a balanced view by including quotes from the mayor and a critic of the project.
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