6.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the function and duty of the Board to —
(a)
provide, construct and maintain such catchment areas, reservoirs and other works as may be required or necessary for the collection, supply and use of water for public and private purposes;
(b)
manage and work the water installations of the Board and such other installations as may be acquired by the Board under the provisions of this Act;
(c)
secure and provide an adequate supply of water at reasonable prices;
(d)
regulate the supply of piped water for human consumption;
(e)
promote water conservation;
(f)
act as an agent of the Government in the management and maintenance of —
(i)
public sewerage systems;
(ii)
public sewers;
(iii)
storm water drainage systems, drains and drainage reserves belonging to the Government;
(g)
regulate the construction, maintenance and improvement of sewerage and land drainage systems;
(h)
regulate the discharge of sewage and trade effluent;
(i)
advise the Government on all matters —
(i)
relating to the collection, production and supply of water;
(ii)
relating to sewerage and drainage; and
(iii)
appertaining to the Board generally;
(j)
whether by itself or in association with any other person or organisation, provide to any person in Singapore or elsewhere consultancy, advisory, technical, managerial or other specialist services relating to sewerage, drainage, or the collection, production and supply of water; and
(k)
carry out such other functions as are imposed upon the Board by or under this Act or any other written law.
(2) In addition to the functions and duties imposed by this section, the Board may undertake such other functions as the Minister may assign to the Board and, in so doing —
(a)
the Board shall be deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act; and
(b)
the provisions of this Act shall apply to the Board in respect of such functions.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the Board, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court.
(4) In this section, “public sewerage system”, “public sewers”, “storm water drainage system”, “drain” and “drainage reserve” have the same meanings as in the Sewerage and Drainage Act (Cap. 294).
Informal Consolidation | Amended Act 11 of 2018
Functions and duties of Board
6.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the function and duty of the Board to —
(a)
provide, construct and maintain such catchment areas, reservoirs and other works as may be required or necessary for the collection, supply and use of water for public and private purposes;
(b)
manage and work the water installations of the Board and such other installations as may be acquired by the Board under the provisions of this Act;
(c)
secure and provide an adequate supply of water at reasonable prices;
(d)
regulate the supply of piped water suitable for drinking;
[Act 11 of 2018 wef 25/03/2019]
(da)
collect and treat used water;
[Act 9 of 2012 wef 01/09/2012]
(e)
promote water conservation;
(f)
act as an agent of the Government in the construction, management and maintenance of all or any part of any of the following which belongs to the Government:
(i)
public sewerage systems;
(ii)
public sewers;
(iii)
storm water drainage systems, drains and drainage reserves;
(iv)
any boat transfer facility or barrage in or connecting to any reservoir;
[Act 9 of 2012 wef 01/09/2012]
(g)
regulate the construction, maintenance, improvement, operation and use of sewerage and land drainage systems;
[Act 9 of 2012 wef 01/09/2012]
(h)
regulate the discharge of sewage and trade effluent;
(i)
advise the Government on all matters —
(i)
relating to the collection, production and supply of water;
(ii)
relating to sewerage and drainage; and
(iii)
appertaining to the Board generally;
(j)
whether by itself or in association with any other person or organisation, provide to any person in Singapore or elsewhere consultancy, advisory, technical, managerial or other specialist services relating to sewerage, drainage, or the collection, production and supply of water;
[Act 9 of 2012 wef 01/09/2012]
(ja)
regulate and manage activities in and around reservoirs, catchment areas and waterways maintained by the Board; and
[Act 9 of 2012 wef 01/09/2012]
(k)
carry out such other functions as are imposed upon the Board by or under this Act or any other written law.
(2) In addition to the functions and duties imposed by this section, the Board may undertake such other functions as the Minister may assign to the Board and, in so doing —
(a)
the Board shall be deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act; and
(b)
the provisions of this Act shall apply to the Board in respect of such functions.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the Board, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court.
(4) In this section, “public sewerage system”, “public sewers”, “storm water drainage system”, “drain” and “drainage reserve” have the same meanings as in the Sewerage and Drainage Act (Cap. 294).