South Australian Consolidated Acts

SEWERAGE ACT 1929 - SECT 31

31—Water and gas pipes to be altered when necessary

        (1)         If the Minister at any time deems it necessary for the purposes of the undertaking to raise, sink, or otherwise alter the situation of any water or gas pipes, mains, plugs, or other waterworks or gasworks laid in or under any street, he may, by notice in writing, require the person to whom the pipes, mains, plugs or works belong to raise, sink, or otherwise alter the situation of the same in such manner and within such reasonable time as is specified in the notice.

        (2)         The expenses attendant upon or connected with any such alterations shall be paid by the Corporation.

        (3)         If any such notice is not complied with the Corporation may make the alterations required.

        (4)         No such alteration shall be required or made which will permanently injure any such pipes, mains, plugs, or works, or prevent the water or gas from flowing as freely and conveniently as usual.