Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Water Act 1989 - SECT 163

Functions of Authorities

163. Functions of Authorities



(1) An Authority that has a water district has the following functions (to the
extent that the functions are not storage management functions that have been
conferred on an Authority under Part 6C)-

   (a)  to provide, manage, operate and protect water supply systems,
        including the collection, storage, treatment, transfer and
        distribution of water;

   (b)  to identify community needs relating to water supply and to plan for
        the future needs of the community relating to water supply;

   (c)  to develop and implement programs for the conservation and efficient
        use of water;

   (d)  to investigate, promote and conduct research into any matter related
        to its functions, powers and duties in relation to water supply;

   (e)  to educate the public about any aspect of water supply.



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