Irrigation Clauses Act 1973. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Legislation Date 1973 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate in one Act provisions generally applicable to irrigation schemes. Subject Water Keyword Irrigation Non-governmental entity Water supply Water charges Waterworks Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consisting of 75 sections divided into twelve Parts, confers powers upon waterworks undertakers appointed for purposes of this Act, provide for their duties and rights, and for other rights in relation to irrigation. For the purposes of the special Act, the undertakers may buy water in bulk from any water authority or other person. Upon the request of any person entitled under section 23 to demand a supply of water to his land, the undertakers shall make or do a communication channel and other necessary works for such a supply. Other matters relating to irrigation works and water supply by undertakers are provided for such as rates, protection of water by users, meters, mapping of waterworks constructions, etc. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by South-East Irrigation Water District Stage 2 By-laws, 2004. Legislation | Australia | 2004 Keyword: Water supply, Irrigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Meander Valley Irrigation District By-laws 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 Keyword: Irrigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX