This Act, consisting of 34 sections divided into four Parts and completed by one Schedule, provides for the establishment of the Power and Water Corporation which is declared to be a Government owned corporation. The Act defines the Corporation’s internal organization and its powers and functions. Functions of the Corporation in relation to electricity include: to generate, acquire, exchange, transport, distribute, market and otherwise supply electricity; to undertake, maintain and operate any works, system, facilities, apparatus or equipment; and to use its expertise and resources to provide consultative, advisory or other services for profit. Functions of the Corporation in relation to water and sewerage include: to acquire, store, treat, distribute, market and otherwise supply water for any purpose; to collect, store, treat, market and dispose of wastewater; and to undertake, maintain and operate any works, system, facilities, apparatus or equipment. Functions of the Corporation in relation to gas are to buy, sell, process, store or transport gas or products derived from gas or products associated with gas or the products derived from it.
Australia · 1987-06-25