This Ordinance provides for the constitution of Drainage Authority Areas and for the preparation of draft plans which shall show the boundaries of the Drainage Authority Areas and watercourses to be designated as main watercourses. The Chief Executive in Council shall have the power to approve, reject or amend the draft plan as specified in the Ordinance. The Ordinance recognizes the power of the Drainage Authority to: execute drainage works; require the removal of obstruction from main watercourses; require the removal of structures which impede the free flow of the main watercourse; enter on land in order to execute drainage works; enter on any land for inspection purposes; consent or prohibit the carrying out of water works which may impede the main watercourse’s flow. The Ordinance further provides for the following matters: constitution and powers of the Drainage Appeal Board; compensations; claims procedures; offences and penalties; etc.
China, Hong Kong SAR · 1994-03-31