| 160.—(1) In the case of a bill whereby it is proposed to authorise the impounding by means of a dam constructed across a river or stream, or the abstraction by other means, of the whole or any part of the water of a river or stream, the committee on the bill shall—
| Compensation water, etc.
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| (a) where such a dam is to be constructed, inquire into the expediency of making provision, so far as may be practicable, for giving a flow of water in compensation for the water impounded, and for securing that the whole or a minimum amount of such compensation water shall be given in a continuous flow throughout the twenty-four hours of every day; and
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| (b) in any other case, inquire into the expediency of making provision for limiting the amount of water to be abstracted, either to a specified quantity in a specified period or so as to secure that the flow in the river or stream at a specified point below the point of abstraction shall not be reduced below a specified amount or rate;
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| and shall report to the House accordingly. |
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| (2) In determining whether any and, if so, what provision should be made in either of the cases aforesaid, the committee shall have regard—
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(a) to the character and flow of the river or stream;
(b) to the extent to which it is used for industries, fisheries and other undertakings;
(c) to the probability of future industrial development;
(d) to the minimum flow required in the interest of public health; and
(e) to the protection of the rights and interests of riparian and other landowners.
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