Storm Water Management Act No. 14 of 2025.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act lays down provisions as regards the declaration of flood zones; planning of flood works and maintenance of drainage infrastructure; execution of flood works in emergency; the duties of owners and occupiers, such as restriction on planting trees, crops etc. in flood zone, installation of storm water disposal system, inspection and cleaning of storm water drainage wells and other infrastructure; the duties of land developers to submit storm water drainage plan and construct drainage systems; general prohibitions; enforcement; offences and penalties; and miscellaneous provisions.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the management of storm water; the planning and execution of works necessary to prevent and control flooding and inundations caused by excessive rains and high tides; the prevention and mitigation of injury to persons and damage to property from the effects of the movement of water, particularly storm water; and related matters.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on a day to be fixed by Proclamation.
Notes
This Act has passed the Senate on 4 June 2025.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No