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Friday, February 8, 1974
However, lessees of land falling within a gathering ground may
be required to carry out certain drainage other works so as to protect
the water supply from pollution or damage where the lease conditions do
not make the lessee subject to such requirements.
The cost of such works will be borne by the government, and a
further provision allows for the payment of compensation to lessees who
suffer damage or loss as a result of drainage or other works they must
carry out in gathering grounds to meet the Water Authority's requirements.
Maps of the gathering grounds will be deposited in the appropriate
Land Office and notices that they have been deposited will be published
in the Government Gazette. Before the Water Authority maps new gathering
grounds or extends existing ones, he will be required to consider preserving
the traditional rights of persons to take water for agricultural and domestic
purposes from the grounds.
Fourthly, under the old ordinance it was an offence for any work
on a plumbing service supplied from a government main.to be undertaken
without the approval of the Water/Authority.
This is no longer the case and minor alterations or repairs may be
carried out, provided the materials conform to the requirements of the ordinance.
Licensed plumbers will be advised of the type of work which may be so
undertaken.
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