Sewers and Drains (George Town Limited Sewerage District) Order 2009 (TAS)

The Sewers and Drains (George Town Limited Sewerage District) Order 2009 is an administrative order issued under the Sewers and Drains Act 1954 by the Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne, on February 16, 2009. This order establishes the George Town Limited Sewerage District in Tasmania, designates its boundaries, and specifies its purpose for carrying off simple sullage water and faeces. Additionally, the order revokes previous statutory rules that were in place for the George Town area.

The legal issues addressed in this order pertain to the designation of a limited sewerage district, the specification of its boundaries, and the declaration of its purpose, all within the framework of the Sewers and Drains Act 1954. The court was not directly involved in this decision, as it is an administrative order rather than a judicial ruling. However, the order must comply with the statutory provisions and ensure that the district's boundaries and purposes are clearly defined and legally valid.

The reasoning behind this order lies in the need to update and streamline the legal framework governing sewerage districts in Tasmania. The previous orders were outdated and needed to be consolidated and clarified. By establishing the George Town Limited Sewerage District and specifying its boundaries and purpose, the order aims to provide a clear and legally sound basis for managing sewerage in the area. The revocation of previous orders ensures that the legal framework is up-to-date and consistent with current legislative standards.

This order, effective from the date of its notification in the Gazette on February 25, 2009, is administered by the Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts. It replaces previous orders and provides a clear and legally sound basis for managing sewerage in the George Town area. The explanatory note clarifies that the order appoints, defines, and names the district, declares its purpose, and revokes previous orders, ensuring a streamlined and legally compliant framework for sewerage management in the region.