15Directions to construct surface water drains

15 Directions to construct surface water drains (1) This section applies if surface water from land— (a) overflows into public unleased land; and (b) damages the public unleased land. (2) The director-general may direct (a drainage direction) the land owner to do 1 or more of the following: (a) repair the damage; (b) construct stated drains. (3) A drainage direction must be in writing and state— (a) if damage is to be repaired— (i) the public unleased land; and (ii) the damage to be repaired; and (b) if a drain is to be constructed— (i) the location of the drain; and (ii) the size of the drain; and (iii) that the owner must maintain the drain in good condition; and (c) when the direction must be complied with, being a day at least 1 month after the direction is given to the owner.

Drainage affecting public unleased land Division 2.2