Part VII Inland Waterways
Other inland waterway provisions
114 Power of local authorities to assist in maintaining waterways for amenity purposes.
Without prejudice to section 109 of this Act, a local authority may assist any other person (whether financially, by the provision of services or facilities, or otherwise) in maintaining or improving for amenity or recreational purposes, including fishing—
a
any inland waterway situated wholly or partly in the area of the authority; and
b
any other inland waterway which is so situated that it can conveniently be used for those purposes by persons residing in the area of the authority.