Construction of the Scheme infrastructure
19 Construction of the Scheme infrastructure
Subject to subsection (3), the Trust must construct such infrastructure (that is not already in existence) as is required for the purpose of pumping water into the disposal basins.
The infrastructure must be constructed in accordance with specifications determined or approved by the Minister as to—
depth, size and capacity; and
quality of materials and equipment; and
design and method of construction; and
such other matters as the Minister thinks fit.
The Trust is only required to comply with this section if it receives adequate Government funding to do so.
The Minister and the Trust may agree to increase the capacity of the Scheme infrastructure under this section at any time by increasing the capacity of the existing wells, pipes, pumps, tanks or other infrastructure or adding new wells, pipes, pumps, tanks or other infrastructure to the
Scheme.
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