Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order authorises the Council of the Borough and County of the Town of Poole to construct, operate and maintain a second opening bridge across the Back Water Channel in Poole, Dorset.
The Order also provides for the construction and maintenance of subsidiary works and powers for the compulsory acquisition of land and rights in land for the purpose of the authorised works. The Order further provides for the temporary closure of the Back Water Channel in connection with the construction and maintenance of the new bridge, the creation of offences for obstruction of the works to be authorised by the Order, the removal of vessels and obstructions, the making of byelaws for the regulation and operation of the new bridge and the existing opening bridge across the Back Water Channel and the conduct of persons using them. The Order confers protection upon Poole Harbour Commissioners and users of the Back Water Channel, the carrying into effect of agreements for the management of the bridges and incidental, supplemental and consequential matters.
Copies of the plans, sections and book of reference relating to the Order are available for inspection at the offices of the Borough of Poole , Civic Centre, Poole, Dorset BH15 2RU.