Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Emerald Tourist Railway Act 1977 - SECT 3

Responsibilities and functions of Board

3. Responsibilities and functions of Board



(1) The Emerald Tourist Railway Board established under this Act-

   (a)  is responsible for the preservation, development, promotion, operation
        and maintenance of the historical narrow-gauge steam railway referred
        to in section 2(1); and

   (b)  may carry out other related operations which are consistent with the
        operations of that railway as a major tourist attraction, including,
        but not limited to-

   (i)  the provision of maintenance and consultancy services to other railway
        operations; and

   (ii) the development, construction and management of tourist facilities.

(1A) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) and section 41 tourist facilities
includes-

   (a)  tourist accommodation;

   (b)  interpretation centres and convention centres;

   (c)  cafes, restaurants and licensed premises within the meaning of the
        Liquor Control Reform Act 1998;

   (d)  shops;

   (e)  carparks;

   (f)  other related facilities.

(2) The Emerald Tourist Railway Board shall not for any purpose be taken or
deemed to be a common carrier.