Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)Chapter III : Water Services Authorities14. Draft water services development plan |
| (1) | A water services authority must— |
| (a) | take reasonable steps to bring its draft water services development plan to the notice of its consumers, potential consumers, industrial users and water services institutions within its area of jurisdiction; |
| (b) | invite public comment thereon to be submitted within a reasonable time; and |
| (c) | send copies of the draft water services development plan to the Minister, the relevant Province and all neighbouring water services authorities. |
| (2) | A copy of the draft water services development plan, a copy of its summary, all written comments and a report on all comments, other than written comments, must be— |
| (a) | available for inspection at the offices of the water services authority; and |
| (b) | obtainable against payment of a nominal fee. |