Water Management Act 1999

A responsible water entity may, with the approval of the Minister, determine and levy rates in order to provide for the costs necessarily incurred – in the administration of a riverworks district or drainage district; and in constructing, maintaining and operating works necessary for the purpose for which the district was appointed.

In determining and levying rates for the purposes of a riverworks district or drainage district, a responsible water entity may impose different rates in different areas according to different benefits for owners or occupiers of land in those areas.