79Power to construct works

79 Power to construct works (1) The Minister may arrange for the acquisition or construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, operation or removal of such works as the Minister thinks fit: (a) for investigating, observing, measuring or assessing waste or water; (b) for conserving water or protecting or enhancing its quality; (c) for irrigating or draining land; (d) for the use of water for recreation purposes; (e) for controlling flooding; or (f) in connection with the administration of this Act. (2) The Minister may authorise a person to construct, maintain, repair, alter, operate or remove works for a purpose described in subsection (1) on such terms and conditions, if any, as are specified in the instrument of authorisation. (b) the conduct results in the construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, operation or removal of works for a purpose mentioned in subsection (1) and the person is reckless in relation to the result; and Water Act 1992 72 (c) the person is not authorised to engage in the conduct. (3A) Strict liability applies to subsection (3)(c).