WATER SERVICES ACT 2012 (NO. 24 OF 2012) - SECT 161

WATER SERVICES ACT 2012 (NO. 24 OF 2012) - SECT 161

161 .         When Minister may authorise deviation or modification

        (1)         This section applies in relation to a deviation from or a modification to proposed water service works if the Minister is satisfied that the deviation or modification —

            (a)         is not generally inconsistent with the proposal; and

            (b)         is necessary in the public interest; and

            (c)         does not adversely affect the interests of any person who is the owner or the occupier of land where the water service works are to be located.

        (2)         If this section applies in relation to a deviation or modification, the Minister may authorise the provision of the works as varied by the deviation or modification.

        (3)         If the Minister authorises the provision of the works as varied by the deviation or modification, section 142 or  150 (whichever is relevant) is to be taken to have been complied with in relation to the provision of water service works as varied by the deviation or modification.