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Formal Consolidation |  2002 RevEd
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 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 13 of 2020
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;
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(da)collect and treat used water;
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(e)promote water conservation;
(ea)manage and administer the Coastal and Flood Protection Fund in accordance with this Act subject to the directions of the Minister;
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(eb)carry out coastal management;
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(ec)ensure coordination of the policies and activities of the Government and other public authorities relating to the coastal zone so as to facilitate decisions about land use and support or restrict development and activities in Singapore so as to safeguard against coastal hazards, taking into account the effects of climate change;
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(ed)support public participation in coastal management and greater public awareness, education and understanding of coastal management activities;
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(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;
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(v)any structure or installation designed to stop, reduce or mitigate the impact or risk of coastal hazards on the coastal zone, including (but not limited to) a seawall, revetment, groyne, weir or dyke, and drains or other channels for the interaction of tidal waters with catchment floodwaters;
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(fa)act as an agent of the Government in the restoration, planting or conservation of any mangroves, littoral forest or other vegetation that is necessary or expedient for coastal management on unalienated State land within the coastal zone;
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(g)regulate the construction, maintenance, improvement, operation and use of sewerage and land drainage systems and coastal protection systems;
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(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, drainage and coastal management; and
[Act 13 of 2020 wef 01/04/2020]
(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, coastal management, or the collection, production and supply of water;
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(ja)regulate and manage activities in and around reservoirs, catchment areas and waterways maintained by the Board; and
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(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, by notification in the Gazette, 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.
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(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 to which the Board would not otherwise be subject.
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(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).