Article 6 Period for completion of works

Subject to paragraph (2), if the works are not completed within ten years from the coming into force of this Order, or such extended time as the Secretary of State may on the application of the Company allow, then on the expiration of that period or such extended time (as the case may be) the powers granted to the Company by this Order for making and maintaining the works shall cease except as to so much of the works as is then substantially commenced.

Nothing in paragraph (1) shall apply to any works carried out under paragraph (3) of article 3 or article 5.