Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988

DredgingE+W

2(1)The Authority may—E+W

(a)deepen, dredge, scour or excavate any part of the navigation area; and

(b)sell, or otherwise dispose of as it thinks fit, any material removed from any part of the navigation area in exercise of its powers under this paragraph.

(2)If so required by the Commissioners, the Authority shall carry out such dredging as is, in the opinion of the Commissioners, necessary in order to prevent a reduction in the flow of water in the Haven.

(3)Where the Commissioners require the Authority to carry out any such dredging, they shall reimburse the Authority all costs reasonably incurred by the Authority in doing so.

(4)Any dispute between the Authority and the Commissioners as to the amount which the Commissioners are obliged by sub-paragraph (3) above to pay to the Authority in respect of any dredging carried out at the request of the Commissioners shall be determined by a person appointed for the purpose—

(a)by agreement between the Authority and the Commissioners; or

(b)failing such agreement, by the Secretary of State.