Power to enter land to conduct investigations
44 Power to enter land to conduct investigations
A water industry entity may, by agreement with the occupier of land or on the authorisation of the Minister, enter and remain on land to conduct investigations or carry out any other form of work to assess the suitability of the land for the construction or installation of water/sewerage infrastructure.
The Minister may authorise a water industry entity to enter and remain on land under this section on conditions the Minister thinks appropriate.
If a water industry entity enters land under the authorisation of the Minister, the water industry entity—
must give reasonable notice of the proposed entry on land under this section to the occupier; and
must minimise the impact of work carried out by the water industry entity on activities of others on the land; and
must comply with the conditions of the authorisation.
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