(1) The Board may construct, lay, or erect filtration plants, reservoirs, machinery conduits, pipes or other works in any place in the State for supplying the Bangalore Metropolitan Area with water, and may provide tanks, reservoirs, machinery, mains, fountains and other conveniences within the Bangalore Metropolitan Area for the use of the inhabitants.
(2) The Board may cause existing water works to be maintained and supplied with water or it may close any such works and substitute other such works and may cause them to be maintained and supplied with water.