Singapore legislation

Section 21

of Sewerage and Drainage Act 1999

Section 21

Board may construct stormwater drainage systems

Amended by12/201510/2012

(1)

The Board may cause to be made, constructed and maintained any stormwater drainage system or drain.

(2)

For the purposes of subsection (1), the Board may carry the drainage system across, through, along or under any premises or any cellar, basement or vault of any building.

(3)

An authorised officer may enter any premises to execute any work necessary for the purposes of subsection (1) only after giving notice in accordance with section 44.

Amended by12/2015

(4)

In carrying out any works under this section, the Board must cause as little damage as possible, and must make reasonable compensation for any damage done to any affected premises or building.

Amended by10/2012