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This Order authorises The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited (“the Company”) to construct and maintain works as defined in article 2(1) (interpretation) within the limits of deviation shown on the deposited plans and sections.
The principal works comprise the demolition of the existing timber and concrete jetty known as Princes Jetty; the construction of a suspended deck on piles driven into the river bed to support a new cruise liner terminal building for use as a baggage hall, passenger lounges and other associated facilities; the construction of a vehicular and pedestrian linkspan bridge and floating pontoon; modifications to the existing landing stage; the removal of two existing mooring dolphins and construction of two new mooring dolphins (article 3).
The Order creates an offence of, without lawful authority, intentionally or recklessly obstructing the carrying out of the works, with a fine on summary conviction not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale (article 7).
Provision is made against danger to navigation (article 10) and for the abatement of works abandoned or decayed (article 11).
The Secretary of State may order a survey and examination of the works (defined in article 2(1)) or of the site on which they are to be constructed (article 12).
Provision is made for the lighting of the works permanently (article 13) and during construction (article 10).
A defence of due diligence is available to the Company in respect of offences under articles 9, 10 and 13.
The deposited plans and sections referred to in article 2(1) may be inspected during working hours at the offices of The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited at Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool, L21 1LA and at the offices of Liverpool City Council at Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1DS.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order as there is no, or no significant, impact predicted on businesses, charities, voluntary bodies or the public sector.
An Explanatory Memorandum is available alongside the instrument on the UK legislation website, www.legislation.gov.uk.
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