Paragraph 5 Protective worksI1

Upon signifying approval or disapproval of the plans submitted pursuant to paragraph 3 the engineer may notify the promoter in writing of any protective works, whether temporary or permanent, which in the reasonable opinion of the engineer should be carried out before the commencement of the construction of the specified works to ensure the stability of tramway property, or the continuation of the safe and effective operation of the tram rails of Blackpool Borough Council; and such protective works as may be reasonably necessary for those purposes shall be constructed by Blackpool Borough Council and the operator with all reasonable dispatch or, if engineer so notifies the promoter, such protective works shall be carried out by the promoter (in either case at the expense of the promoter).

The promoter shall not commence the construction of the specified works until the engineer has notified the promoter that the protective works referred to in sub-paragraph (1) have been completed to the engineer’s reasonable satisfaction.