9Works in river Thames
(1)In this section“the affected areas” means so much of the banks, bed and foreshores of the river Thames as are specified in Schedule 5 to this Act and as are within the limits of deviation.
(2)The Company may, for the purpose of constructing the works, alter or interfere with the affected areas and construct, place, maintain, alter and remove all such works and conveniences within those areas as they may deem expedient or necessary.
(3)The Company may, with the consent of the port authority (whose consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) and subject to such reasonable conditions (including conditions as to payment) as the port authority may impose, for the purpose of constructing the works, moor or anchor temporarily vessels, barges, lighters or other craft in the river Thames or at any pier or jetty in the affected areas and may load and unload into and from such craft, equipment, machinery, soil and any other materials arising out of, or related to, the construction of the works.