Article 13 Temporary closure of and works in Coventry CanalI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Network Rail may in connection with the construction of Work No. 1 or Work No. 2—

(a)

construct and maintain temporary works within plot no. 15; and

(b)

on grounds of health and safety only, temporarily interfere with or close to navigation any part of the canal within the Order limits.

(2)

During any period of interference or closure referred to in paragraph (1)(b), all rights of navigation and other rights relating to, and any obligations of the British Waterways Board to manage, the part of the canal so interfered with or closed shall be suspended and unenforceable against the British Waterways Board.

(3)

Any person who suffers loss or damage as the result of the suspension or interruption of any right under this article shall be entitled to compensation paid by Network Rail to be determined, in case of dispute, under Part 1 of the 1961 Act.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 13 in force at 20.7.2010, see art. 1