The Water and Sewerage Services (2006 Order) (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007

6.  — Without prejudice to the transfer of rights and liabilities under the agreement in accordance with a scheme made under Article 270 of the 2006 Order any agreement made under Article 17(4) of the 1973 Order, or under Article 19 of the 1973 Order as originally enacted, which is in force immediately before the transfer date and which relates to the provision of a sewer, and any works connected with such sewer, by a person other than the Department and to the adoption by the Department of such sewer and works shall have effect on and after the transfer date as if it were an agreement made under Article 161(1) of the 2006 Order provided that—

(a)Article 161(5) of the 2006 Order shall not apply to such agreement; and

(b)the reference in Article 206(3) of the 2006 Order to any agreement under Article 161 shall be construed accordingly.