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project. Clause 34 deals with the diversion of cables and

other utilities and clause 35 details a number of

additional obligations placed on the Road Company.

8.

Part VII deals with the continuing obligations of

the Road and Rail Companies in respect of defects (clause

36) and repair (clause 37) after the completion of the

construction works. The Government is required to pay 1/3

of the repair costs of the immersed tube after the lapse of

the rail franchise. The immersed tube may be closed for

repairs (clause 39).

The Road Company is given the right

to control the laying of pipes and other utilities in the

immersed tube, subject to the power of the Mass Transit

Railway Corporation to prevent them from being layed in the

railway areas and the requirement for the Director's

approval. This may be withheld in the interests of safety

or to prevent obstructions (clause 40). The Government has

powers of entry (clause 41) and the Road and Rail Companies

must supply to the Director information relevant to their

duties under this Part (clause 42).

Regulations can be

made by the Governor in Council relating to the road tunnel

area or generally to carry out the provisions of the Bill

(clause 43).