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.