Section 57, the Local Government Act, 2004, exercising authority

(1) The Company may, by private agreement or any otherlawful manner, acquire land for the purpose of this Act (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Company may acquire land- (a) for the purpose of protecting against pollution, any water, whether on the surface or underground, which belongs to the Company or which it is for the time being authorised to take; (b) for the purpose of erecting houses and other buildings for the use of persons employed by it; and (c) for use as recreation grounds for persons so employed by it. Bathing or washing in water works Compensation for damages. Performance agreements. Operational plans and budget. Acquisition of land. No. 4 Sierra Leone Water Company Act 2017No. 4 Sierra Leone Water Company Act 201734 35