37Compensation by Water NSW for damage

37 Compensation by Water NSW for damage

37 Compensation by Water NSW for damage

(1) Water NSW, in exercising its functions under this Part, is to do as little damage as practicable and is, subject to this Part, to compensate all persons who suffer damage by the exercise of its functions.

(2) Compensation may be made by reinstatement, repair, construction of works or payment.

(3) A claim for compensation—

(a) is ineffective unless made in writing not later than 6 months after the damage was suffered, and

(b) in the absence of agreement on the compensation, must be dealt with as if it were a claim for compensation for the acquisition of land for public purposes under the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912.