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68NAVIGATING THE FUTURE | WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILHow it’s funded61 %General rates24 %Subsidies foroperating purposes15 %Internal Charges andOverheads RecoveredOperating Funding– Roading77 %Subsidies and grantsfor capital expenditure15 %Development andfinancial contributions7 %Increase in debtCapital Funding– Roading1 %Lump sum contributionsHow this group contributes to the district’s wellbeingSociallyOur residents are able to access leisure and social activitiesmore easily through private and public transport on our roadnetwork.EconomicallyOur district’s economy relies on an efficient and wellmaintained road network, with roads built to cater for futureneeds supporting industry and commerce.. This helps supportour residents in employment, so improving their income andstandards of living.EnvironmentallyRoads tend to contribute negatively to the environment, withexhaust and noise pollution as well as stormwater run-off andoil consumption. However, as roads improve, so travel time isreduced and therefore the negative effects are reduced.CulturallyWe work with Maaori to ensure roading projects do notimpinge on land or sites of significance, ensuring traditional sitesare retained and respected.What you’ve said“There is no connectivity by publictransport between the dictrict’s towns.”