Singapore legislation

Section 37

of Local Government Integration Act

Section 37

Where road is damaged by excavation Director-General may repair and recover expenses

Amended by11/75

(1)

If the roadway, drain or verandah-way in or adjoining any street is endangered or is damaged by or in consequence of any excavation on land adjoining the roadway, drain or verandah-way, the Director-General may repair and make good the damage done or cause remedial action of a preventive nature to be effected.

Amended by11/75

(2)

All costs and charges arising therefrom shall be paid to the Government by the owner of the land on which the excavation has been made.[36