Explanatory Memorandum

Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

2015 CHAPTER 8

24 July 2015

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Controlled Reservoirs, Registration and Reservoir Designation

Section 24 – High consequence reservoirs, medium consequence reservoirs low consequence reservoirs: further provision

This section makes it clear that the terms high consequence, medium consequence and low consequence, in relation to a controlled reservoir, refer to the designation of a reservoir. The reader is alerted to the significance of a controlled reservoir’s reservoir designation as this determines the management and maintenance requirements.