# The Bridgewater Canal (Transfer of Undertaking) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

Transport And Works, England
Canals And Inland Waterways, England
Made 1st May 2012
Coming into force 22nd May 2012
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 (“the Applications Rules”), for an Order under sections 3(1)(a) and 5 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (“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.
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.
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1)(a) and 5 of, and paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 15 of Schedule 1 to, the 1992 Act, makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1266/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bridgewater-canal-transfer-of-undertaking-order-2012/introduction
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