Three Waters – Pipeline Renewals

Overview DCC 3 Waters operates an ongoing programme to renew the city's 3 Waters infrastructure assets with support from contracting partners on a term-contract basis. The current contracts are nearing expiry, and the DCC is now seeking responses from potential contracting partners to establish new term contracts commencing 1 July 2027, for a potential duration of up to 10 years. Purpose The contracts and the long-term partnering relationships contribute to the DCC's Three Waters infrastructure strategy to deliver the following community outcomes: A sustainable city with healthy and treasured natural environments A healthy city with reliable and quality water, wastewater and stormwater systems A supportive city with caring communities and a great quality of life Objectives The DCC is aiming to establish 3 significant term contracts and work with experienced contracting partners on a programme basis to: Improve the condition of the DCC's 3 Waters network Provide efficiency improvement, enhance asset management and investment decision-making Meet all regulatory requirements for providing safe drinking water and environmental stewardship Enable more efficient and effective contract management with reduced costs to administer Provide customer focus, stakeholder management and great service Deliver outstanding value for money and reduce the cost of renewals Provide appropriate levels of service, including service continuity, safe drinking water and good environmental outcomes Scope The scope includes: Renewal of the city's 3 Waters infrastructure assets on a term-contract basis Contract Terms and Conditions The DCC intends to establish 3 significant term contracts Contract commencement: 1 July 2027 Potential duration: Up to 10 years