6. Functions and duties of Board

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;

manage and work the water installations of the Board and any other installations that may be acquired by the Board under the provisions of this Act;

secure and provide an adequate supply of water at reasonable prices;

regulate the supply of piped water suitable for drinking;

collect and treat used water;

promote water conservation;

manage and administer the Coastal and Flood Protection Fund in accordance with this Act subject to the directions of the Minister;

carry out coastal management, whether as agent of the Government or otherwise; (ec)ensure coordination of the policies and activities of the Government and other public authorities to facilitate decisions about land use and support or restrict development and activities in Singapore so as to protect against coastal flooding, taking into account the effects of climate change;

support public participation in coastal management and greater public awareness, education and understanding of coastal management activities;

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:

public sewerage systems;

public sewers;

stormwater drainage systems, drains, drainage reserves and structures for flood prevention or alleviation;

any boat transfer facility or barrage in or connecting to any reservoir;

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regulate the construction, maintenance, improvement, operation and use of sewerage and land drainage systems and coastal protection measures;

regulate the discharge of sewage and trade effluent;

advise the Government on all matters —

relating to the collection, production and supply of water;

relating to sewerage, drainage and coastal management; and

appertaining to the Board generally;

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; (ja)regulate and manage activities in and around reservoirs, catchment areas and waterways maintained by the Board, and in and around coastal protection measures; (jb)cooperate with the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore in relation to investigations under the Transport Safety Investigations Act 2018; and

carry out any other functions imposed upon the Board by or under this Act or any other written law.

the Board is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act; and

the provisions of this Act apply to the Board in respect of those functions.