This Act, consisting of 53 sections divided into seven Parts and completed by three Schedules, provides for the establishment of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and defines its internal organization and functions. Functions of the Authority are to: to protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the foreshore area; to promote, coordinate, manage, undertake and secure the orderly and economic development and use of the foreshore area; to promote, coordinate, organize, manage, undertake, secure, provide and conduct cultural, educational, commercial, tourist, recreational, entertainment and transport activities and facilities; and to develop and manage particular classes of land within the foreshore area. The Act further provides for: the establishment of a Sydney Harbour Foreshore Fund; appointment of advisory committees by the Minister; offences and penalties; etc.
Australia · 1998-12-14