300
In forceObstruction of works
300 Obstruction of works
(1)
If a person places a structure or other thing in or near a water supply authority’s water management work in such a manner as to interfere with the work, the water supply authority may—
(a)
demolish and remove the structure or other thing, and
(b)
repair the work, and
(c)
recover the cost of doing so as a debt owing to the water supply authority by the person who placed the structure or other thing there.
(2)
A water supply authority may apply for and obtain an injunction to prevent a structure or other thing being placed as referred to in subsection (1).
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