(1) Where application is made by the Commission to a Justice of the Peace for a warrant under this sub-section, the Justice of the Peace may, if he is satisfied, by information on oath or affirmation—(a) that the occupier of land has refused to consent, or that it is impracticable to obtain the consent of the occupier of land within a reasonable time, to the Commission entering upon, and occupying, the land and doing on the land so occupied an act specified in sub-section 9 (2); and(b) that the doing of that act on the land is reasonably necessary for the purposes of this Act,grant a warrant authorizing the Commission to enter upon, and occupy, the land and do that act on land so occupied. The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. GL=Gigalitres. Icon Water has defended a $140 million pipeline that is meant to boost Canberra's water supply in a drought against claims it is nothing more than an expensive white elephant because it can't be used in the current bone-dry conditions.

The ACT Advisory Council re-examined the issue and in May 1963 again recommended the fluoridation of the water supply. (a) the occupier of land has consented in writing to an authorized person entering upon the land, with such assistance as is necessary, for the purpose of exercising the functions of an authorized person under this section; or(b) a warrant granted under sub-section 10(2) authorizes an authorized person to enter upon land, with such assistance as is necessary, for the purpose of exercising those functions,the authorized person may, with such assistance as is necessary—(d) exercise on land so entered the functions of an authorized person under this section. (2) In constructing a pipeline, the Commission shall ensure that, as far as practicable, the pipes are laid below the surface of the ground. (a) the occupier of land has consented in writing to the Commission entering upon the land and doing an act specified in sub-section; or (b) a warrant granted under sub-section 10(1) authorizes the Commission to enter upon land and do such an act,the Commission, by its servants, agents or contractors, may for the purposes of this Act—(a) to construct, build or place any plant, machinery, equipment or goods;(b) to take or deposit sand, clay, stone, earth, gravel, timber, wood or other materials or things;(3) The Commission may, by its servants, agents or contractors, demolish, destroy or remove on or from land occupied in pursuance of sub-section (1) any plant, machinery, equipment, goods, workshop, shed, building or road constructed, built, placed or erected on the land in pursuance of that sub-section.

WHEREAS the Agreement dated 18 October 1909 made between Australia and the State of New South Wales and set out in the First Schedule to the Seat of Government Acceptance Act 1909-1973 provides for the surrender by that State and the acceptance by Australia of certain territory described in clause 1 of that Agreement, being the territory now known as the Australian Capital Territory:Administered by: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and CommunicationsAn Act relating to the Construction of a Dam on the Queanbeyan River in New South Wales and the Supply of Water from that Dam for use in the Australian Capital Territory, and for purposes connected therewith.WHEREAS the Agreement dated 18 October 1909 made between Australia and the State of New South Wales and set out in the First Schedule to the AND WHEREAS that Agreement also provides, amongst other things, that the right of the State of New South Wales or of the residents therein to the use and control of waters of the Queanbeyan and Molonglo Rivers and their tributaries which lie to the east of the Goulbum to Cooma Railway shall be subject and secondary to the use and requirements of Australia (which are thereby declared to be paramount) for all the purposes of the Australian Capital Territory and that that State shall consent to the construction by Australia in that State of such works as are necessary for those purposes:AND WHEREAS it is desirable, for the purpose of ensuring an adequate supply of water to the Australian Capital Territory, to con­struct a dam and other works for the storage and conveyance of the said waters of the Queanbeyan River:AND WHEREAS Australia has acquired, for the purposes of the construction of such a dam and other works, certain land in the State of New South Wales referred to in this Act as the “Googong Dam Area”:BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives of Australia, as follows:—(1) Subject to sub-section (2), this Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent. Canberra has Permanent Water Conservation Measures In place since 2010, they are common sense rules for garden and lawn watering, pool filling, cleaning with water and other uses. Clean Water Solutions and Water Filters for CanberraCanberra experiences a very dry continental climate with hot and dry summer to chilly and fog-heavy winters. However, natural occurrences such drought and annual rainfall can affect the quality and allow contaminants into the system.According to the ACT Water Report, various factors can greatly affect the water quality that passes through the reservoirs and into our homes.Did you know you may be consuming and of the following and potentially risking your health every day?are common nutrients present in water, however if levels increases it will produce harmful toxins to not only humans but any animal who relies on the waterdoes not occur in water but is added to our drinking water to help reduce tooth decay however we don't need it and excessive amounts result to dental fluorosis.is added to our water during treatment to disinfectant and eliminate waterborne bacteria that may cause health hazards. Clean Water Solutions and Water Filters for Canberra Australia’s capital, Canberra is the only major city, which is not situated on the coast of Australia. The Canberra drinking water supply is drawn from 2 main water storages before being treated by 1 of 2 Water Treatment Plants. Because the city is landlocked they have several man made lakes, and one famous artificial lake in the centre of Canberra. Preamble.