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Article 16 Power to Rivers Authority to dredge

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Subject to the provisions of this Order, the Rivers Authority may, afterconsultation with the Colchester Port Authority, from time to time both during and after the construction of the works deepen, dredge and improve, and remove obstructions from the bed, foreshore and banks of the river–

(a)

for the purposes of or in connection with the construction, operation, maintenance, alteration, extension, enlargement, replacement, repair, renewal or removal of the works; or

(b)

for the purpose of facilitating the navigation of vessels.