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159: Building work includes decommissioning and demolition of dam
or “Building work can involve taking apart or destroying a dam if it's unsafe.”
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“Regional authorities can use extra powers besides the ones listed for dealing with dangerous dams.”

The regional authority has powers under section 157. Sections 154 to 159 give the regional authority more powers. These extra powers don’t take away or limit the powers the regional authority already has under section 157. The regional authority can use all of these powers together.

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Next up: 161: Regional authority must adopt policy on dangerous dams, earthquake-prone dams, and flood-prone dams

or “Local authorities must create rules for unsafe dams in their area”
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Safety of dams: Dangerous dams

160Power of regional authority not limited

  1. The provisions of sections 154 to 159 are in addition to, and do not limit, the powers of a regional authority under section 157.