Channel Tunnel Act 1987

1 (1) The following provisions of this Part of this Schedule shall, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the appropriate authority and the drainage authority concerned, have effect for the further protection of the drainage authority.

(2) In this Part of this Schedule—

• "appropriate authority" does not include the Secretary of State in respect of the A20 improvement works;

• "drainage authority" means the Southern Water Authority or, within the area of the River Stour (Kent) Internal Drainage Board, that board except in relation to a drainage work forming part of a main river as defined in the [1976 c. 70.] Land Drainage Act 1976;

• "drainage work" means any watercourse as defined in that Act and any structure or appliance under the control of the drainage authority constructed or used for defence against water (including sea water);

• "plans" includes sections, drawings and specifications;

• "specified work" means so much of any work authorised by this Act as will affect any drainage work in the drainage authority's area or the flow of water in, to or from any such drainage work.