SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS

PART 4FOR THE PROTECTION OF CADENT AS GAS UNDERTAKER

Co-operation

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1

Where in consequence of the proposed construction of any part of the authorised development, the undertaker or Cadent requires the removal of apparatus under paragraph 38(2) (removal of apparatus) or Cadent makes requirements for the protection or alteration of apparatus under paragraph 401 (retained apparatus: protection of Cadent), the undertaker must use its best endeavours to co-ordinate the execution of the works in the interests of safety and the efficient and economic execution of the authorised development and taking into account the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Cadent’s undertaking and Cadent must use its best endeavours to co-operate with the undertaker for that purpose.

2

For the avoidance of doubt whenever Cadent’s consent, agreement or approval is required in relation to plans, documents or other information submitted by Cadent or the taking of action by Cadent, it must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.