Water Act 2000

This section applies to a levee—

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

that, if the levee were to be constructed or modified, is either—

a levee for which a development permit would be required; or

a levee that would be accepted development.

The chief executive may give the owner of the land on which the levee is situated a show cause notice as to why the owner should not be required to modify or remove the levee.

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