233 Power of local authority to assist in provision of separate service water pipes for houses.S
(1)A local authority may if they think fit give assistance in respect of the provision of a separate service pipe for a house in their district which has a piped supply of water from a water main, but no separate service pipe.
(2)Subject to this section, the assistance shall be by way of making a grant in respect of all or any part of the expenses incurred in the provision of the separate service pipe.
(3)The reference to expenses in subsection (2) includes, in a case where all or any part of the works required for the provision of the separate service pipe are carried out by [F1Scottish Water] (whether in exercise of default powers or in any other case), a reference to sums payable by the owner of the house, or any other person, to [F1Scottish Water] for carrying out the works.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 233(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by 2002 asp 3, s. 71, Sch. 7 para 18(4) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3) (with savings in art. 3)