‘us’ to maintain services for NZ’s largest water retailer
From the 1 July 2007, Utility Services, "us', is to be the provider of water, sewer and stormwater network maintenance services for Metrowater, New Zealand's largest water retailer.
The performance-based contract is for 5 years with an additional 2-year option. The arrangement is expected to deliver improved response times and overall improved operational efficiency for Metrowater's customers and its shareholders.
Metrowater is Auckland's water and wastewater utility supplier with over 400,000 customers. It has 142,000 connections to homes and businesses across an area of 153 square kilometres.
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