(1) A person authorised by the Corporation in writing may at any reasonable time, on giving 24 hours notice to the occupier or owner, enter any building or premises for the purpose of—
(a) ascertaining whether or not circumstances exist which would authorise or require the Corporation to take any action or execute any works under this Act or any regulations under this Act;
(b) inspecting buildings or land which the Corporation is authorised to acquire; and
(c) generally, examining and inspecting buildings and lands vested in the Corporation.
(2) A person who obstructs any person acting under the authority of this Act commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $10,000 or to imprisonment for 2 years or to both.