The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021

Expenses and costs

48.—(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, the undertaker must repay to Northumbrian Water all costs, charges and expenses which Northumbrian Water may reasonably incur or have to pay or which it may sustain in, or in connection with, the inspection, removal, alteration or protection of any apparatus or the construction of any new apparatus which may be required in consequence of the execution of any such works as are referred to in paragraph 45(2), including any costs reasonably incurred in connection with the acquisition of rights under paragraph 45(3) and in watching and inspecting the execution of works under paragraph 47(2) and in making reasonable requirements under paragraph 47(3).

(2) The value of any apparatus removed under the provisions of this Part of this Schedule is to be deducted from any sum payable under sub-paragraph (1), that value being calculated after removal.

(3) If in accordance with the provisions of this Part of this Schedule—

(a) apparatus of better type, of greater capacity or of greater dimensions is placed in substitution for existing apparatus of worse type, of smaller capacity or of smaller dimensions except where this has been solely due to using the nearest currently available type; or

(b) apparatus (whether existing apparatus or apparatus substituted for existing apparatus) is placed at a depth greater than the depth at which the existing apparatus was situated except where the placing of apparatus at a different depth is required solely to achieve an equivalent capability and function to the existing apparatus,

and the placing of apparatus of that type or capacity or of those dimensions or the placing of apparatus at that depth, as the case may be, is not agreed by the undertaker or, in default of agreement, is not determined by arbitration in accordance with article 46 (arbitration) to be necessary, then, if such placing involves cost in the construction of works under this Part of this Schedule exceeding that which would have been involved if the apparatus placed had been of the existing type, capacity or dimensions, or at the existing depth, as the case may be, the amount which apart from this sub-paragraph would be payable to Northumbrian Water in question by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) is to be reduced by the amount of that excess.

(4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)—

(a) an extension of apparatus to a length greater than the length of existing apparatus is not to be treated as a placing of apparatus of greater dimensions than those of the existing apparatus;

(b) the provision of additional manholes, valves or wash-out pipes, where required to comply with design standards, must not be treated as a placing of apparatus of better type, of greater capacity or of greater dimensions than those of the existing apparatus; and

(c) where the provision of a joint in a pipe or cable is agreed, or is determined to be necessary, the consequential provision of a jointing chamber or of a manhole is to be treated as if it also had been agreed or had been so determined.

(5) An amount which apart from this sub-paragraph would be payable to Northumbrian Water in respect of works by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), if the works include the placing of apparatus provided in substitution for apparatus placed more than seven years and six months earlier so as to confer on Northumbrian Water any financial benefit by deferment of the time for renewal of the apparatus in the ordinary course, is to be reduced by the amount which represents that benefit.

(6) Subject to sub-paragraphs (7) and (8), if by reason or in consequence of the construction, maintenance or failure of any of the authorised development by or on behalf of the undertaker or any such works referred to in paragraphs 43, 45(2) or 47(1), or in consequence of any act or default of the undertaker (or any person employed or authorised by it) in the course of carrying out such works, or by reason of any subsidence resulting from such development or works, any damage is caused to any apparatus or alternative apparatus (other than apparatus the repair of which is not reasonably necessary in view of its intended removal for the purposes of those works) or property of Northumbrian Water, or there is any interruption in any service provided or of any access to any apparatus, or in the supply of any goods or services, by Northumbrian Water or the performance of Northumbrian Water’s functions, or any disruption to the normal operation of Northumbrian Water’s apparatus resulting in an increase in the costs incurred by Northumbrian Water in performing its functions or in any loss, damages or penalty or fines, or Northumbrian Water becoming liable to pay any amount to any third party, the undertaker must—

(a) bear and pay on demand the cost reasonably incurred by Northumbrian Water in making good such damage or restoring the supply or service;

(b) make reasonable compensation for any loss sustained by Northumbrian Water; and

(c) indemnify Northumbrian Water against claims, demands, proceedings, damages, penalty or costs incurred by or recovered from Northumbrian Water,

by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption or disruption or Northumbrian Water becoming liable to any third party as aforesaid.

(7) The fact that any act or thing may have been done by Northumbrian Water on behalf of the undertaker or in accordance with a plan approved by Northumbrian Water or in accordance with any requirement of Northumbrian Water or under its supervision does not, subject to paragraph 47(8), excuse the undertaker from liability under the provisions of paragraph 47(6).

(8) Nothing in paragraph 47(6) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of Northumbrian Water, its officers, servants, contractors or agents.

(9) Northumbrian Water must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise is to be made without the consent of the undertaker who, if withholding such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.

(10) Any difference arising between the undertaker and Northumbrian Water under this Part of this Schedule must be referred to and settled by arbitration under article 46 (arbitration).