10Authorisation of water diversion works

10 Authorisation of water diversion works

(1)  The Minister may approve the construction of any works for the diversion of water on the leased land that he or she considers necessary or desirable as part of a pollution-reducing activity.

(2)  Before approving the construction of water diversion works, the Minister must consult with any person who is undertaking mining operations in or under the leased land and which may be affected by the water diversion works.

(3)  Any works that the Minister approves under this section must be carried on so as to cause minimum disturbance to any mining operation on the leased land.

(4)  This section does not derogate from a requirement imposed under any other law.