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(1)The Commission, its agents and its contractors may take access, where necessary with plant and vehicles, over the benefited land and the affected land for any purpose connected with the Commission’s functions, rights or obligations under this Act.
(2)The Commission must—
(a)except in the case of an emergency, give not less than seven days’ notice to each owner of land over which access is required,
(b)make good, or pay compensation for, any resulting damage to land or buildings.
(3)Access may be taken to a building only with the consent of the owner or occupier of the building.
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