Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Water Act 1989 - SECT 10

Right to construct or operate works

10. Right to construct or operate works



(1) An Authority or any other person may, in accordance with this Act,
construct or operate works for, or which may result in-

   (a)  the drainage of any land; or

   (b)  the collection, storage, taking, use or distribution of any water; or

   (c)  the obstruction or deflection of the flow of any water.

(2) The right conferred by subsection (1) is limited only to the extent to
which an intention to limit it is expressly (and not merely impliedly)
provided in-

   (a)  this Act; or

   (b)  any other Act; or

   (c)  the provisions of a licence issued, or entitlement granted, under this
        or any other Act.