Activity Group: Water Supply Rationale for the Delivery of the Water Supply Group of Activities Water Supply Water Supply is a mandatory Activity Group. Changes to the Water Supply Activity Group from the Operating Costs 2017–18 Annual Plan The operating costs for the Water Supply Activity Group represent $112 million of There are no changes to this Activity Group. total Council expenditure as outlined below. Intended Changes to Levels of Service from the 2017–18 Annual Plan There are no intended changes to the levels of service within this Group from the levels of service in the 2017–18 Annual Plan. Variation Between the Long Term Plan and the Assessment of Water and Sanitary Services There is no significant variation between the adopted assessment of water and sanitary services and this Plan. Significant Negative Effects Associated with this Group of Activities Capital Projects This Activity Group has the potential for environmental and public health impact, and the operation of noisy machinery, earthmoving or construction works which Capital expenditure for the Water Supply Activity Group represents $63 million of may impact on the environment and can result in temporary disruptions to daily total Council expenditure over the next 10 years. Further information about the life. Where resource consents are required for these activities, controlling major budgeted capital projects is included in this section. conditions are imposed as appropriate. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 91