The Drainage and Irrigation Act (EN)(Guyana)

An Act to provide for the establishment of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority for ensuring that water resources are located, evaluated, conserved and utilised for the greatest national advantage through appropriate water management strategies and water-use planning; to provide that the drainage and irrigation systems operated in a sustainable manner, to provide for increased farmer participation through water users’ associations, local government organs, farmer associations or private entities in the planning, development, operation, maintenance and management of the drainage and irrigation services; to define the powers and duties of the Authority, and for the matters related thereto or connected therewith