Water Act 2000

This section applies to works—

that are used, or could be used, for taking or interfering with water; and

that, if the works were to be constructed, are either—

works for which a development permit would be required; or

works that would be accepted development.

The chief executive may give all or any of the following entities a show cause notice as to why the entity should not be required to modify or remove the works—

the holder of a water entitlement under which the works are used for taking or interfering with water;

an entity who has held a water entitlement under which the works were used for taking or interfering with water;

the owner of the land on which the works are situated.

If, after considering any properly made submissions, the chief executive is still satisfied the works should be modified or removed, the chief executive may give the entity a notice directing the entity to modify or remove the works.