The Leeds Supertram (Extension) Order 2001

Power to construct works

6.—(1) The Executive may construct and maintain in the City—

(a) the tramroads described (as Works Nos. 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, 19, 21 and 23) in Schedule 1 to this Order;

(b) the street tramways described (as Works Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15 to 18, 20, 22 and 24) in that Schedule; and

(c) the other scheduled works.

(2) Subject to article 7 below, the scheduled works shall be constructed in the lines or situations shown on the deposited plans and in accordance with the levels shown on the deposited sections.

(3) Subject to paragraph (6) below, the Executive may carry out and maintain such of the following works as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, in connection with or in consequence of, the construction of the scheduled works, namely—

(a) stations, junctions and stopping places;

(b) works required for, or in connection with, the control of any traffic (including pedestrians) on the authorised tramway;

(c) works for the alteration or demolition of any building or structure;

(d) works to alter the course of, or otherwise interfere with, non-navigable rivers, streams or watercourses;

(e) works to alter the position of any apparatus or street furniture including mains, sewers, drains and cables;

(f) landscaping and other works to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised works; and

(g) works for the benefit or protection of premises affected by the authorised works.

(4) Subject to paragraph (6) below, the Executive may carry out such other works (of whatever nature) as may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, in connection with, or in consequence of, the construction of the scheduled works.

(5) Where the Executive lays down conduits for the accommodation of cables or other apparatus for the purposes of the authorised works or associated traffic control, it may provide in, or in connection with, such conduits accommodation for the apparatus of any other person, and manholes and other facilities for access to such accommodation, and may permit the use of such conduits and facilities on such terms and conditions as may be agreed between it and such other person.

(6) Paragraphs (3) and (4) above shall only authorise the carrying out or maintenance of works—

(a) within the limits of deviation or limits of widening; or

(b) on land within the limits of land to be acquired or used specified in column (1) of Schedule 2 to this Order for the purpose specified in relation to that land in column (2) of that Schedule.