Local Government Act, 1946

PART IV.

Construction and Reconstruction of Bridges, Viaducts and Tunnels.

Definitions for Part IV.

43.—In this Part of this Act—

the expression “the bridge” means the bridge, viaduct or tunnel to which the bridge order relates;

the expression “the bridge order” means the relevant order applied for under section 44 of this Act or made under section 48 of this Act;

any reference to the construction of the bridge includes a reference to any consequential construction or reconstruction of a road, or part of a road, in the neighbourhood of the bridge;

the expression “the executing authority” means the road authority directed under section 50 of this Act to execute the work;

the expression “the inquiry” means the local inquiry caused pursuant to section 47 of this Act to be held after consideration of the preliminary report;

the expression “the plans” means the plans, as approved of under section 51 of this Act by the Minister, for executing the work;

the expression “the preliminary report” means the preliminary report relating to the bridge order furnished pursuant to a direction under section 46 of this Act;

any reference to the reconstruction of the bridge includes a reference to any consequential reconstruction or construction of a road, or part of a road, in the neighbourhood of the bridge;

the expression “the work” means the construction or reconstruction of the bridge.