Part II Regulation of Scheduled Works and Subsidiary Provisions

Part II Regulation of Scheduled Works and Subsidiary Provisions

Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (1987 c 53) | Legislation

Part II Regulation of Scheduled Works and Subsidiary Provisions

Section AProvisions Applicable to Concessionaires

Use of electrical energy

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(1)     The following provisions of this paragraph shall apply in respect of the use of electrical energy for the purposes of Works Nos. 3, 4 and 5 (in this section referred to as “the authorised railway”).

(2)     All reasonable precautions shall be taken in constructing, placing and maintaining electric lines and circuits, and in working the authorised railway, to prevent—

(a)     injurious affection (by the discharge of electrical currents into the ground, fusion or electrolytic action) of any gas or water pipes, electric lines or other metallic pipes, structures or substances; or

(b)     interference with, or with the working of, any wire, line or apparatus used for the purpose of transmitting electrical energy or of [electronic communications].

(3)     The Secretary of State may make regulations under this paragraph for regulating the use of electrical energy for the operation of the authorised railway, including regulations—

(a)     for preventing injurious affection (by the discharge of electrical currents into the ground, fusion or electrolytic action) of gas or water pipes, electric lines or other metallic pipes, structures or substances; and

(b)     for

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