148 Sewers.S
(1)An undertaker proposing to execute road works affecting [F1a public sewer] shall consult [F2Scottish Water] before giving notice under section 114 (notice of starting date) in relation to the works.
(2)References in this Part to apparatus include a sewer, drain or tunnel.
[F3(3)References in this Part to an undertaker having apparatus shall, where the apparatus is a sewer, drain or tunnel, be construed—
(a)in the case of apparatus vested in [F4Scottish Water], as references to that [F5body]; and
(b)in any other case, as references to the authority, body or person having the management or control of the apparatus.]
(4)Section 128 (provisions as to works likely to affect other apparatus in the road) does not apply by virtue of subsection (2) above in relation to works likely to affect [F6a public sewer] if, or to the extent that, Schedule 6 (works in roads with special engineering difficulties) applies.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 148(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 7 para. 21(5)(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F2Words in s. 148(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 7 para. 21(5)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F3S. 148(3) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 168(4)(b); S.I. 1996/323 art. 4(c)
F4Words in s. 148(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 7 para. 21(5)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F5Word in s. 148(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 7 para. 21(5)(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F6Words in s. 148(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 7 para. 21(5)(c) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2