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Part IV E+WGeneral

Execution of worksE+W

101 Breaking open of streets.E+W

(1)For the purposes of any section of this Act that confers powers on local authorities to construct, lay or maintain sewers, drains or pipes, [F1[F2section 158 of the Water Industry Act 1991] (street works) shall apply, with the necessary modifications, as [F3it applies] for the purpose of conferring power on a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker to lay a relevant pipe, within the meaning of [F4that section] .]

[F5(2)[F6That section] shall also so apply so far as necessary for the purposes of any power to lay or maintain a sewer or drain which is conferred by this Act on a person other than a local authority.]