The Railtrack (Leeds Bridges) Order 1999

PART IV PROTECTION FOR LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

1.—(1) The following provisions shall apply for the protection of Leeds City Council (“the city council”), unless otherwise agreed in writing between Railtrack and the city council.

(2) Notwithstanding anything shown on the deposited plans and the deposited sections or the powers of article 6 above, Railtrack shall so construct the authorised works as not to reduce the headway under or span of any of the bridges comprised in the scheduled works.

(3) The authorised works shall be constructed as to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable the dripping of water.

(4) If in consequence of the exercise of the powers of this Order it is reasonably necessary to alter the position of, or to lengthen, or to strengthen, or to provide works for the protection of, any sewer or drain (including any associated gulley or manhole) which is vested in or repairable by the city council such alteration, lengthening, strengthening or protective works shall be carried out or provided by the city council and Railtrack shall repay the expenses reasonably incurred by the city council in carrying out or providing the same.

(5) Railtrack shall compensate to the city council for any damage to any such sewer or drain or interference with the free flow of the contents of that sewer or drain, which may be caused by or in consequence of any act or default of Railtrack their contractors, servants or agents in connection with the authorised works.

(6) Railtrack shall make good all damage or injury which shall happen or be caused to the street by reason or in consequence of the construction of the authorised works.

(7) During the construction of the authorised works Railtrack shall make such arrangements for lighting and watching the authorised works (including the provision and working of traffic signs or lights) as may in the opinion of the city council be reasonably necessary to prevent danger or accident to persons and vehicles using the street.