24BContract in relation to supply for industrial use

24B Contract in relation to supply for industrial use

[Section 24B Inserted by No. 36 of 2023, s. 7, Applied:11 Dec 2023]

(1)  The undertakers of a water district may enter into a contract with –

(a) an industrial user; or

(b) a relevant water retailer –

in respect of the supply of water for industrial use from the water district. 

(2)  A contract entered into under subsection (1) may only be entered into if a declaration has been made in relation to the water district under section 24A(1) .

(3)  A contract entered into under subsection (1) may allow for the supply of water to land outside the water district.

(4)  For the purposes of providing a supply of water in accordance with a contract entered into under subsection (1) , the undertakers may enter onto land and construct works in accordance with Part II .

(5)  Parts VI and XI do not apply to a person, or land, in relation to which a contract is entered into under subsection (1) .

(6)  Undertakers who have entered into a contract under subsection (1) must not make by-laws, levy rates or charge for water under Part VII in relation to the supply of water under that contract.