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PEAK TRAMWAY.

No. 2 of 1883.

175

7.-(1) Where the tramway, or any work connected therewith, interferes with any sewer, drain, watercourse, or subway, or in any way affects the sewerage or drainage of the Colony, the company shall not commence such tramway or work until it has given to the Director of Public Works fourteen days' notice in writing of its intention to do so together with all necessary particulars relating thereto, nor until the said Director has signified his approval of the same, unless he does not signify his approval, disapproval, or other directions within fourteen days after service of the said notice and particulars.

(2) The company shall comply with the directions of the Director of Public Works in the execution of the said works and shall provide by new, altered, or substituted works, in such manner as he may require, for the proper protection of, and for preventing injury or impediment to, the sewers and works hereinbefore referred to by or by reason of the tramway, and shall save harmless the said Director against the expense occasioned thereby.

(3) All such works shall be done by or under the superintendence of the said Director, at the cost and expense of the company.

(4) When any new, altered, or substituted work is completed, the same shall thereafter be as completely under the control of the said Director, and be maintained by him, as any other sewers or works.

8. If any difference arises between the company and the Director of Public Works with respect to any interference or control exercised or claimed to be exercised by the company or the Director, by virtue of this Ordinance, in relation to the tramway or any work, or in relation to any work or proceeding of the said Director, or with respect to the propriety or the mode of execution of any work relating to the tramway, or on the question whether any work is such as ought to satisfy the said Director, or with respect to any other subject or thing regulated by or comprised in this Ordinance, the matter in difference shall (unless otherwise specially provided for by this Ordinance) be settled by the Governor in Council, on the application of either party.

9. The tramway shall not be opened for public traffic until the same has been certified to be fit for such traffic by the Director of Public Works.

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PEAK TRAMWAY. No. 2 of 1883. 175 7.-(1) Where the tramway, or any work connected therewith, interferes with any sewer, drain, watercourse, or subway, or in any way affects the sewerage or drainage of the Colony, the company shall not commence such tramway or work until it has given to the Director of Public Works fourteen days' notice in writing of its intention to do so together with all necessary particulars relating thereto, nor until the said Director has signified his approval of the same, unless he does not signify his approval, disapproval, or other directions within fourteen days after service of the said notice and particulars. (2) The company shall comply with the directions of the Director of Public Works in the execution of the said works and shall provide by new, altered, or substituted works, in such manner as he may require, for the proper protection of, and for preventing injury or impediment to, the sewers and works hereinbefore referred to by or by reason of the tramway, and shall save harmless the said Director against the expense occasioned thereby. (3) All such works shall be done by or under the superintendence of the said Director, at the cost and expense of the company. (4) When any new, altered, or substituted work is completed, the same shall thereafter be as completely under the control of the said Director, and be maintained by him, as any other sewers or works. 8. If any difference arises between the company and the Director of Public Works with respect to any interference or control exercised or claimed to be exercised by the company or the Director, by virtue of this Ordinance, in relation to the tramway or any work, or in relation to any work or proceeding of the said Director, or with respect to the propriety or the mode of execution of any work relating to the tramway, or on the question whether any work is such as ought to satisfy the said Director, or with respect to any other subject or thing regulated by or comprised in this Ordinance, the matter in difference shall (unless otherwise specially provided for by this Ordinance) be settled by the Governor in Council, on the application of either party. 9. The tramway shall not be opened for public traffic until the same has been certified to be fit for such traffic by the Director of Public Works.
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PEAK TRAMWAY. No. 2 of 1883. 175 7.-(1) Where the tramway, or any work connected there- Protection of with, interferes with any sewer, drain, watercourse, or subway, sewers, etc. or in any way affects the sewerage or drainage of the Colony, the company shall not commence such tramway or work until it has given to the Director of Public Works fourteen days' notice in writing of its intention to do so together with all necessary particulars relating thereto, nor until the said Director has signified his approval of the same, unless he does not signify his approval, disapproval, or other directions within fourteen days after service of the said notice and particulars. (2) The company shall comply with the directions of the Director of Public Works in the execution of the said works and shall provide by new, altered, or substituted works, in such manner as he may require, for the proper protection of, and for preventing injury or impediment to, the sewers and works hereinbefore referred to by or by reason of the tramway, and shall save harmless the said Director against the expense occasioned thereby. (3) All such works shall be done by or under the super- intendence of the said Director, at the cost and expense of the company. (4) When any new, altered, or substituted work is com- pleted, the same shall thereafter be as completely under the control of the said Director, and be maintained by him, as any other sewers or works. differences and Director of Public 8. If any difference arises between the company and the Settlement of Director of Public Works with respect to any interference or between control exercised or claimed to be exercised by the company company or the Director, by virtue of this Ordinance, in relation to the tramway or any work, or in relation to any work or proceeding Works. of the said Director, or with respect to the propriety or the mode of execution of any work relating to the tramway, or on the question whether any work is such as ought to satisfy the said Director, or with respect to any other subject or thing regulated by or comprised in this Ordinance, the matter in difference shall (unless otherwise specially provided for by this Ordinance) be settled by the Governor in Council, on the application of either party. 9. The tramway shall not be opened for public traffic until the same has been certified to be fit for such traffic by the Opening of tramway for traffic.
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PEAK TRAMWAY.

No. 2 of 1883.

175

7.-(1) Where the tramway, or any work connected there- Protection of with, interferes with any sewer, drain, watercourse, or subway, sewers, etc. or in any way affects the sewerage or drainage of the Colony, the company shall not commence such tramway or work until it has given to the Director of Public Works fourteen days' notice in writing of its intention to do so together with all necessary particulars relating thereto, nor until the said Director has signified his approval of the same, unless he does not signify his approval, disapproval, or other directions within fourteen days after service of the said notice and particulars.

(2) The company shall comply with the directions of the Director of Public Works in the execution of the said works and shall provide by new, altered, or substituted works, in such manner as he may require, for the proper protection of, and for preventing injury or impediment to, the sewers and works hereinbefore referred to by or by reason of the tramway, and shall save harmless the said Director against the expense occasioned thereby.

(3) All such works shall be done by or under the super- intendence of the said Director, at the cost and expense of the company.

(4) When any new, altered, or substituted work is com- pleted, the same shall thereafter be as completely under the control of the said Director, and be maintained by him, as any other sewers or works.

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and Director of Public

8. If any difference arises between the company and the Settlement of Director of Public Works with respect to any interference or between control exercised or claimed to be exercised by the company company or the Director, by virtue of this Ordinance, in relation to the tramway or any work, or in relation to any work or proceeding Works. of the said Director, or with respect to the propriety or the mode of execution of any work relating to the tramway, or on the question whether any work is such as ought to satisfy the said Director, or with respect to any other subject or thing regulated by or comprised in this Ordinance, the matter in difference shall (unless otherwise specially provided for by this Ordinance) be settled by the Governor in Council, on the application of either party.

9. The tramway shall not be opened for public traffic until the same has been certified to be fit for such traffic by the

Opening of tramway for traffic.

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