New South Wales Consolidated Acts

NAVIGATION ACT 1901 - SECT 142

142 Authorised works on navigable waters

(1) The Governor may authorise the driving of piles, and the construction or erection of any wharf, jetty, wall, or other erection, or work, or the reclaiming in any manner of any land beyond or below the high-water mark of any navigable waters for any purpose connected with the convenience of the public or the improved navigation of such waters.

(2) The said Minister for Public Works may cause such works to be executed by such persons and in such manner as he or she thinks fit out of any moneys at his or her disposal applicable to such or to like public works.