Consultation starts on stormwater, drainage and watercourses with a new bylaw (1)
Selwyn District Council media release: 18th March 2025
Our Stormwater, Drainage and Watercourse bylaw consultation is now open for our community to share their feedback.
The aim of the new bylaw is to protect the health of our water by managing and controlling discharges into the Council managed stormwater and drainage networks.
The Council is making minor changes to bring our bylaw up to date, including identifying and monitoring high risk sites to protect the health of our water and to provide clarity on the responsibilities of land owners and the Council.
Executive Director Infrastructure and Property, Tim Mason says it is important that Council updates this bylaw to reflect the latest requirements around stormwater and drainage, and it is in line with the requirement that all Councils regularly review their stormwater and drainage bylaws.
“We’ve reviewed the bylaw, and we are keen to hear the community’s feedback on this draft bylaw, whether it covers the areas it should, or if there are any updates they think we should make.”
Consultation is open until 5pm on Thursday 17th April 2025.
Find out more about the Selwyn Stormwater, Drainage and Watercourse bylaw and how to make a submission.