Hong Kong Ordinances

LAND DRAINAGE ORDINANCE - SECT 19

Temporary works

(1) In addition to executing any drainage works under section 18, the
Drainage Authority, his agent, or any independent contractor employed and
authorized for the purpose by the Drainage Authority may, subject to
section 22, construct, lay, erect, remove and maintain any temporary works,
that is to say, any dams, flumes, diversion channels, culverts, fences,
stores, offices or any other works or things required for the purpose of or
connected with such drainage works.

(2) Where the Drainage Authority, his agent, or any independent contractor
employed and authorized for the purpose by the Drainage  Authority intends to
execute or maintain such temporary works as are authorized under subsection
(1), the Drainage Authority shall give at least 7 days' notice of such
intention to the occupier and owner of any land affected by the proposed
temporary works and inform such occupier and owner of their right to
compensation under section 36 unless it appears to the Drainage Authority that
an emergency exists which necessitates immediate temporary works and the
decision of the Drainage Authority that the particular case is one of
emergency shall be final and binding on all persons.

(3) In cases of emergency the Drainage Authority shall, as soon as practicable
after the commencement of the temporary works, serve a notice on the occupier
and owner of any land upon or within which the works are executed informing
them of their right to claim compensation under section  36 .

(4) A person shall not, without lawful excuse, interfere with, remove or
damage any temporary works. (Enacted 1994)