(1)  Where it is considered that the undertaking of works mentioned in section 193 is desirable for the benefit of persons residing in a particular area, an application may be made to the Minister under subsection (3) requesting the establishment of a riverworks district.

(2)  Where any considerable area of land is so situated that, owing to any permanent or recurrent cause, water accumulates and lies on the land to the detriment of the land by reason of insufficient drainage, an application may be made to the Minister under subsection (3) requesting the establishment of a drainage district.

(3)  An application under this section may be made –

(a) by the owners of at least two-thirds of the land comprised in an area specified in the application; or

(b) by a water entity to which this Division applies in respect of an area specified in the application.