Part 1Works
I16Interference with navigation
1
Ministers, when carrying out the Forth Crossing works, may interfere with a right of navigation in the Firth of Forth (within the Act limits) but only—
a
to the extent as may be required to carry out or maintain the Forth Crossing works, or
b
where the Forth Crossing works may endanger navigation.
2
The interference with navigation may consist of such steps as Ministers consider necessary, including—
a
controlling navigation,
b
temporary closure of the Firth of Forth, or a part of it, to navigation,
c
carrying out scour protection works,
d
construction of temporary structures,
e
construction of facilities for temporary mooring or anchoring of barges and other vessels,
f
placing, removing or maintaining buoys, beacons or other navigational warning apparatus.
3
Ministers must—
a
consult the relevant navigation authority before interfering with a right of navigation, and
b
take reasonable steps to secure that the minimum obstruction, delay or interference is caused to vessels using or intending to use the Firth of Forth.
4
Ministers are not liable for any loss arising (including any costs or expenses sustained) as a direct or indirect result of exercising their powers under this section.