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WATER ACT 1989 - SECT 122ZL

Functions of storage managers

    (1)     The functions of a storage manager appointed under this Part in respect of the land to which the appointment relates are—

        (a)     to control and manage any water storage on the land specified in the instrument of appointment and any water or works on the land so specified, in a manner that is consistent with this Act and that will maintain the water quality of any water storage on the land;

        (b)     to carry out any other functions that are conferred on the storage manager by or under this Act or any instrument made under this Act.

    (2)     An Authority, in performing its functions under subsection (1) must have regard to—

        (a)     protecting the ecological values of the water systems relating to the land specified in the instrument of appointment; and

        (b)     protecting the reliability and quality of water supply; and

        (c)     subject to water supply needs, minimizing the impact on the environment of the carrying out of any such function and maximizing the benefit to the environment of the carrying out of any such function; and

        (d)     developing and implementing strategies to mitigate flooding, where possible.

S. 122ZM inserted by No. 85/2006 s. 54.



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