Sewerage and Drainage (Amendment) Bill

The Sewerage and Drainage (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the Sewerage and Drainage Act 1999 and make related changes to the Public Utilities Act 2001 and the State Lands Protection Act 2022. Key points include the introduction of new definitions, such as "earth retaining structure" and "flood protection measure", alongside updates to existing definitions like "qualified person" and "sewerage system". The amendments clarify the roles and responsibilities of owners regarding sewerage and drainage systems, explicitly allow the Board to enter premises in emergency situations, and enhance penalties for regulatory violations. Additionally, the Board is empowered to manage and maintain certain stormwater drainage systems and can impose new requirements for flood protection measures and other related works.