Drainage and Improvement of Lands (Ireland) Act, 1864

Drainage Boards may contract for Erection and Maintenance of Works.

4. It shall be lawful for any Drainage Board in any District intended to be drained by pumping as aforesaid from Time to Time to contract with any Person or Company for the Erection, Maintenance, and Repair of any such pumping Works and Machinery connected therewith, and to apply the Funds which may be within the Control of such Board in liquidation of the Liabilities incurred by virtue of any such Contract.