Paragraph 27 Co-operation

Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any of the authorised works, the undertaker or SGN requires the removal of apparatus under paragraph 21(2) or SGN makes requirements for the protection or alteration of apparatus under paragraph 23, the undertaker must use its best endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of the authorised works, efficiently and in the interests of safety and taking into account the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of SGN’s undertaking and SGN shall use its best endeavours to co-operate with the undertaker for that purpose.

For the avoidance of doubt whenever SGN’s consent, agreement or approval is required in relation to plans, documents or other information submitted by SGN or the taking of action by SGN, it must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.