Wairau/ Awatere Resource Management Plan Information/ Energy and water conservation devices and systems will be Advocacy promoted. Other The Council will continue to administer the requirements of the Legislation Building Act relating to aspects of utility provision including water supply, drainage, waste disposal and electricity. Plan rules enable utility operators to sustainably manage their structures, buildings and facilities provided adverse effects are avoided, remedied or mitigated. The health, safety, and wellbeing of the community is dependant on the services provided by utility networks. However, the provision of these services should not allow reduction of amenity values or cause adverse effects in the environment. There is a continuing need for consultation and exchange of information relating to the operation and maintenance of utility networks. Utility Operators, customers and the Council all need to remain aware of the many statutes, controls and guidelines relating to the provision of utility services. 20.5 Anticipated Environmental Results Implementation of the policies and methods for the management of utilities will result in: • Sustainable utility networks which operate without adverse environmental effects; and • Small settlements with sustainably managed community-based utility services. 20 - 4