South Australian Current Acts South Australian Current Acts (1) The functions of
the Board are—
(a) to
provide an effective and efficient system for managing the surface water of
the non-urban lands in the South East, by conserving, draining, altering the
flow of or utilising that water in any manner;
(b) to
carry out works for the purpose of lowering the level of the water table of
lands in the South East;
(c) to
undertake, assist or promote research in the fields of water conservation,
drainage and management;
(d) to
give advice and assistance to others in the fields of water conservation,
drainage and management.
(2) In performing its
functions under this Act the Board must—
(a)
consult with the relevant authorities under all Acts dealing with protection
of the environment, soil conservation or management or protection of water
resources, and act in conformity with the policies established under those
Acts;
(b)
encourage and promote active community involvement in water conservation and
management matters;
(c) seek
to administer this Act on the basis of negotiation with landholders and all
other relevant persons or authorities.
(3) Without limiting
subsection (2), the Board must ensure that its activities are consistent
with any regional landscape plan or water allocation plan under the
Landscape South Australia Act 2019 that applies within the South East.