Council property review saves Auckland ratepayers $17 million a year
A six-year review of Auckland Council-owned property has saved $17 million a year and come at no cost to ratepayers.
The conclusion of the WorkSmart programme was reported at this week’s Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee, where incoming chair Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson recognised the value it has delivered ratepayers.
“When I first became a councillor, one of the things we looked at was whether all the buildings council had acquired through amalgamation were needed,” says Cr Simpson.
“So, it’s really pleasing to see this programme has delivered significant savings for ratepayers. It set out to save $1.7 million a year but came in at $17 million per year, which is incredible."
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