Lake Areas Development Act, 1975 (No. 39 of 1975). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source South Africa Government Gazette, No. 4702 of 7 May 1975. Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of lake areas under the control of a Lake Areas Development Board, and for matters connected therewith. Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Land-use planning Coastal zone management Expropriation Protected area Inland waters Institution Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act: grants power to the President of South Africa to establish lake areas by Proclamation; establishes the Lake Areas Development Board for purposes of management of lake areas established under this Act; defines regulation-making powers of the Minister; and provides for other matters relative to the control and management of lake areas and the Board. Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act 2004 (No. 31 of 2004). Legislation | South Africa | 2005 Keyword: Institution, Special fund, National parks, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX