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Dams Safety Act 2015.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to constitute Dams Safety NSW and to confer functions on it relating to the safety of dams; and for related purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 55 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by three Schedules, makes provision for the establishment of the Dams Safety. The objects of this Act are as follows: a) to ensure that any risks that may arise in relation to dams (including any risks to public safety and to environmental and economic assets) are of a level that is acceptable to the community, b) to promote transparency in regulating dams safety, c) to encourage proper and efficient management in matters relating to dams safety, d) to encourage the application of risk management and the principles of cost benefit analysis in relation to dams safety.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Dams Safety Act 1978.

Legislation | Australia | 1978 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX