Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 12:54 pm The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that Cabinet has approved policy decisions for the development of new safety regulations for dams to protect people, property and the environment from potential dam failures. “Dams are an essential part of our infrastructure – for water supply, power generation, irrigation, mining and storm water management. Cabinet’s decision today recognises the importance of ensuring this part of our infrastructure remains robust, safe and well cared for,” says Amy Moorhead, MBIE’s Building Policy Manager. The Building Act regulates the construction of a dam structure and a building consent