Article 7 Further powers as to works

(1)

Subject to paragraph (3) below, the undertaker may on any land in which it has a sufficient interest carry out and maintain such of the following works as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, in connection with or in consequence of, the construction of the authorised works namely—

(a)

works to alter the position of apparatus, including mains, sewers, drains and cables,

(b)

works to alter the course of, or otherwise interfere with, non-navigable rivers, streams or watercourses,

(c)

landscaping and other works to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised works, and

(d)

works for the benefit or protection of premises affected by the authorised works.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3) below, the undertaker may on any land in which it has a sufficient interest carry out such other works (of whatever nature) as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, in connection with or in consequence of, the maintenance of the existing railway or the construction and maintenance of the scheduled works.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) above shall not authorise the carrying out or maintenance of works to alter the course of, or otherwise interfere with, navigable rivers or watercourses or (in relation to the scheduled works) of works outside the limits of deviation.