Public Utilities Act 2001 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Reconstitution, Functions, Duties and Powers of Board
7A. Considerations by Board in carrying out functions and duties and exercising powers
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The Board may —
Board
“Board” means the Public Utilities Board reconstituted under the Public Utilities Act in force before 1 April 2001 and continued by section 3;
in carrying out any function or duty or exercising any power under this Act, have regard to any matter that is necessary for or which facilitates the carrying out of any function or duty or the exercising of any power of the Board under the Sewerage, Drainage and Coastal Protection Act 1999; and
in carrying out any function or duty or exercising any power under the Sewerage, Drainage and Coastal Protection Act 1999, have regard to any matter that is necessary for or which facilitates the carrying out of any function or duty or the exercising of any power of the Board under this Act.
Without affecting subsection (1), the Board may, in carrying out any function or duty or exercising any power relating to any stormwater drainage system within the meaning of the Sewerage, Drainage and Coastal Protection Act 1999, have regard to the effect of the ingress of seawater on the system.
Without affecting subsection (1), the Board may, in carrying out any function or duty or exercising any power relating to coastal management or any coastal protection measure, have regard to —
coastal management
“coastal management” includes the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and management of the coastal zone to mitigate current and future risks from coastal hazards, taking into account the effects of climate change;
the effect of stormwater on the functioning or effectiveness of any coastal protection measure;
the prevention or alleviation of flooding by stormwater;
any function or duty of any public authority; and
the need to prevent any bodily injury or loss of life, or any loss of, or damage to, any immovable or movable property, or to preserve the functionality of any premises,but is not required to have regard to any diminution in value of any premises, or any increase in costs or expenses to the owner of any premises, in connection with such coastal management or any coastal protection measure.