Waterworks Variation Regulations 2008 (SA)

South Australia

Waterworks Variation Regulations 2008

under the Waterworks Act 1932

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1. Short title

2. Commencement

3. Variation provisions

Part 2—Variation of Waterworks Regulations 1996

1. Variation of regulation 17—Directions

Part 1—Preliminary

1—Short title

These regulations may be cited as the Waterworks Variation Regulations 2008.

2—Commencement

These regulations come into operation on the date on which they are made.

3—Variation provisions

In these regulations, a provision under a heading referring to the variation of specified regulations varies the regulations so specified.

Part 2—Variation of Waterworks Regulations 1996

4—Variation of regulation 17—Directions

1. Regulation 17(1)—delete "In order to ensure the safe and proper operation of the waterworks and the pipes, fittings, appliances and apparatus connected to it, the Corporation may publish written directions" and substitute:

   The Corporation may publish written directions relating to the waterworks and the pipes, fittings, appliances and apparatus connected to it

2. Regulation 17(1)—after paragraph (e) insert:

   and

   (f)specifying performance or other standards that must be met by pipes, fittings, appliances or apparatus that may be connected to the waterworks (and, in so doing, specifying methodologies or other processes or criteria for assessing compliance with those standards, including as to the efficiency, impact or effectiveness of any such pipes, fittings, appliances or apparatus).

3. Regulation 17—after subregulation (1) insert:

   (1a)A direction under these regulations may—

   (a)be of general or limited application;

   (b)make different provision according to the matters or circumstances to which it is expressed to apply;

   (c)provide that a matter or thing is to be determined according to the discretion of the Corporation.

Note—

As required by section 10AA(2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1978, the Minister has certified that, in the Minister's opinion, it is necessary or appropriate that these regulations come into operation as set out in these regulations.

Made by the Governor

with the advice and consent of the Executive Council

on 19 June 2008

No 164 of 2008

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