13F   Obligations of Board in exercise of certain powers

In the exercise of the powers provided for in section 13N in so far as the Port of Newcastle and the Hunter River are concerned it shall be incumbent upon the Board at all times:

(a)  to have regard to the likely effect of its proposals upon the river control and flood problems of the Hunter River,

(b)  to inform the Minister for Public Works of any proposed works likely to affect the river control and flood problems of such river, and

(c)  to consider all objections to such works which may be raised by the Minister for Public Works, and inform such Minister of the Board’s decision before proceeding with any construction work involved.