Paragraph 3

In section 30 there shall be inserted at the beginning the words “Subject to section 30A below,”.

There shall be inserted after section 30 a new section as follows:–

“30A

In the construction of the works described in the Seventh Schedule to this Act the Council may deviate laterally to any extent not exceeding the limits of deviation shown on the scheme plan and may deviate vertically from the levels shown to any extent:

Provided that–

(a)

no weir across a watercourse shall be constructed at a greater height above the general bed level of a watercourse than that shown on the said plan and 100 millimetres in addition thereto; and

(b)

except for the purpose of crossing a stream, canal, dyke, watercourse or railway, no pipe or other conduit shall be raised above the surface of the ground otherwise than in accordance with the said plan.”.