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An application has been made to the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006^f1 (“the Applications Rules”), for an Order under sections 3(1)(a) and 5 of the Transport and Works Act 1992^f2 (“the 1992 Act”).

The Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited as applicant has powers to make the application in accordance with section 20 of the 1992 Act and The Bridgewater Canal Company Limited has agreed to the transfer of the Bridgewater Canal undertaking to it from The Manchester Ship Canal Company Limited.

The Secretary of State is of the opinion that the primary object of this Order cannot be achieved by means of an Order under the Harbours Act 1964^f3.

In accordance with section 14 of the 1992 Act notice of the Secretary of State’s determination was published in the London Gazette on 30 April 2012 and notice of determination was given under that section to the applicant.