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South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Act 1992.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation and management of water and the prevention of flooding of rural land in the South East of the State; and for other related purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Zoning Institution Waterworks Drainage/land reclamation Inspection Flood
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the conservation and management of water resources in the South East area of the South Australia State. It also aims at preventing or minimizing damage to agrucltural production and the natural environment caused by flooding, improving soil quality in the area and develop the natural wetlands and the environment generally in the area. Under the Act, the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board is continued in existence and operation and its internal functioning further regulated. The Act provides for carrying out water management works (Part 3), requires landholders to contribute to the costs of works (sect. 39) and allows for the fencing of water management works and drainage reserves (sect. 40) and regulates private water management works. The Act also contains provisions on offences, on appeals, appointment of officers for inspections and their powers.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au