This Act provides for the constitution by the Governor of water areas and for the establishment of water boards for every water area. The Act defines the composition of the boards and their proceedings. The Governor may place under control of water boards or the Minister the construction, maintenance and extension of waterworks. Water boards shall also be responsible for the supply and distribution of water to owners and occupiers of land rated under this Act. Persons supplied with water under this Act shall keep the service or communication pipe and all prescribed fitting within or attached to their land in good repair, so as to prevent the water from running to waste. The Act further provides for: officers of water boards; water rates and payment for water; financial matters; accounts and audit; by-law making powers of water boards; infringement notices; etc.
Австралия · 1904-01-16