Local Government Act 1993

The Minister for Water, Property and Housing may, on or before the completion of any such works, by notice given to the council or councils concerned, charge the council or councils with the care and management of the whole or part of the works (and of land on which the works are, or are being, constructed).

The notice may include provisions relating to the responsibility of the council or councils concerned for financial costs associated with the works.

The notice has effect according to its tenor from the date the notice is given to the council or councils concerned.

If more than one council is charged with the care and management of works, each council may be charged with the care and management of a specified portion of the works or the councils may be charged jointly as to the whole or a specified portion.