29Works for prevention or mitigation of damage from subsidence

#### 29 Works for prevention or mitigation of damage from subsidence 29 Works for prevention or mitigation of damage from subsidence > > (1) The Chief Executive may carry out works to prevent or mitigate subsidence damage to existing improvements or goods that the Chief Executive anticipates would, in the absence of the works, occur. > > > (2) The Chief Executive may authorise amounts to be paid from the Fund— > > > > > (a) to fund works to prevent or mitigate damage to existing improvements or goods if the Chief Executive is satisfied— > > > > > > > (i) subsidence damage is reasonably likely to occur if the works are not carried out, and > > > > > > > (ii) carrying out the works will reduce the total potential liability of the Fund, or > > > > > (b) to compensate a person for expenses incurred as a result of works to prevent or mitigate damage to existing improvements or goods. > > **s 29:** Subst 2024 No 48, Sch 1\[43\].