(1) If in the opinion of the Minister it becomes necessary to carry out urgent maintenance on any flood work, the Minister may carry out the maintenance, despite maintenance not having been included in any program of works or any statement furnished to a local council.(2) When the maintenance has been completed, the Minister must determine the total amount paid in respect of such maintenance and notify any local council affected by the work and the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority of the respective amounts that they are required to contribute in accordance with this Division.(3) Any money paid to the Minister under this section is to be paid into the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Working Account.
Water Management Act 2000 No 92