1.2.2 Other Legislation

In addition to the common requirements for the whole of Council, the Division of Local Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Manual for local government in NSW (March 2013) highlights the following more stringent requirements which apply for water supply and sewerage:

“Councils that have responsibility for water supply and sewerage infrastructure need to comply with the requirements and timeframes of the NSW Government’s BestPractice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines.”

1.2.2 Other Legislation

There are a number of other Acts which impact on the development and operation of the water supply and sewerage schemes. The key Acts to which MidCoast Water Services is required to comply, with respect to the supply of water and sewerage services are listed below.

 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979  Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997  Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991  Water Management Act 2000  Water Act 2007 (Cth)  Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957  Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the WHS Regulations  Dam Safety Act 1978  Public Health Act 2010  Public Health Regulation 2012  Local Government Act 1993  Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act 1992

Further details of the legislation and the requirements of Water Services are listed in Appendix A - Requirements under the Acts.