In the exercise and discharge of its responsibilities, powers, authorities, duties and functions, a development corporation shall, as far as practicable--
(a) consult with public authorities and Government Departments whose responsibilities, powers, authorities, duties and functions include those of the same or of a similar nature, and
(b) negotiate with any such authorities and Departments for the purpose of arranging or providing services and facilities in the growth centre in respect of which the development corporation is constituted.