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Paragraph 24 Timing of works and service of noticesI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), once the construction of any specified work, and any protective work required by the Agency under paragraph 23 (construction of protective works), has begun it must be constructed—

(a)

without unreasonable delay in accordance with the plans and particulars approved under this Part of this Schedule by the Agency or determined under paragraph 32 (disputes); and

(b)

to the reasonable satisfaction of the Agency,

and the Agency is entitled by its officer to watch and inspect the construction of such works.

(2)

The undertaker must give to the Agency not less than 14 days’ notice in writing of its intention to begin construction of any specified work and notice in writing of its completion not later than 7 days after the date on which it has been completed.

(3)

If the Agency reasonably requires, the undertaker must construct all or part of the protective works so that they are in place prior to the construction of any specified work to which the protective works relate.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 14 para. 24 in force at 27.2.2025, see art. 1