The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Stratford Station and Subsidiary Works) Order 2001

Temporary interference with waterways

6.—(1) The powers conferred by this article shall be exercisable for the purpose of, or in connection with, the exercise of the powers conferred by this Order in relation to Work No. 1C.

(2) Union Railways may—

(a) temporarily interfere with the River Lea, at any point within the Order limits, by constructing or maintaining such temporary works, or by carrying out such dredging works, as it considers necessary or expedient.

(b) temporarily moor or anchor barges or other vessels or craft in the River Lea, or

(c) temporarily close the River Lea, or a part of it, to navigation.

(3) The power conferred by paragraph (2)(c) above shall be exercised in a way which secures—

(a) that no more of the river is closed to navigation at any time than is necessary in the circumstances, and

(b) that, if complete closure of the river to navigation becomes necessary, all reasonable steps are taken to secure that the minimum obstruction, delay or interference is caused to vessels or craft which may be using or intending to use it.

(4) Union Railways shall not be liable for any loss suffered, or costs or expenses incurred, by any person as a direct or indirect result of any closure of a waterway in accordance with this paragraph.