By resolution of 22 July 2014 the North East Catchment Management Authority under section 287ZC of the Water Act 1989 made By-Law No. 2014/01 Waterways Protection.
The purpose of the by-law is to make provision for:
(a) the control, management and authorisation of works and activities in, under, on or over designated waterways and designated works;
(b) the protection and care of designated waterways and designated land or works;
(c) conservation and preservation of flora, fauna and habitat in designated waterways and designated land or works.
The by-law is made using the Waterways Protection Model By-law made by the Minister for Water under section 287ZB of the Water Act 1989 on 20 February 2014.
See below for an electronic copy or a hard copy is also available for inspection during the ordinary business hours of the Authority, free of charge, at the North East Catchment Management Authority offices at