2011

September

• Introductions, agree process, work programme etc
• Understanding the current and future cost of water supply and maintenance; costs needed to recoup.

October

• Confirm the criteria and process for evaluating and assessing an appropriate volumetric water charging formula.
• Identify the range of water charging options to be explored.
• Examine experiences/lessons from other districts and internationally
• Preliminary identification of charging options to be evaluated against the criteria.

November

• Confirm and scope volumetric water charging options to be evaluated against criteria; identify any further information required.
• Evaluate charging options against criteria
• Select recommended volumetric charging formula

2012

February

• Fully develop recommended volumetric water charging formula
• Prepare draft report and recommendations to Council

April

• Final report back to council.