The Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012

Temporary closure of part of Rewley Abbey Stream and Castle Mill Stream

18.—(1) In this article “the waterways” mean—

(a) so much of the Rewley Abbey Stream numbered 31007, 31008, 31009, 31012, 31019, 31020 and 31021 on the deposited plans, in the city of Oxford as lies within the Order limits; and

(b) so much of the Castle Mill Stream numbered 30005, 30006 and 30007 on the deposited plans, in the city of Oxford as lies within the limits of deviation.

(2) The Company, during and for the purpose of the construction of Work Nos. 3 and 3A, may temporarily close and de-water any part of the waterways and divert barges and other boats from any part of the waterways.

(3) During the period of closure referred to in paragraph (2), any rights of navigation along the waterway are suspended and any obligations of any person to maintain for navigation the waterway or part of it so closed are suspended and unenforceable against that person.

(4) Any person who suffers loss by the suspension of any right under this article is entitled to compensation paid by the Company, the amount of which is to be determined in the case of dispute by the tribunal.