The Boston Barrier Order 2017
This Order authorises the Environment Agency (“the Agency”) to construct and operate a new tidal barrier with a moveable gate across the river Witham (also known in this location as the Haven) in Boston, Lincolnshire, together with a new building to enable operation of the barrier, new flood defence walls on both banks of the Haven, a replacement gate across the entrance to the existing Wet Dock and to execute ancillary works, including dredging of the river.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
12 Dec 2017
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In force
02 Jan 2018
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3(1)(b) and 5 of, and paragraphs 1 to 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 and 15 to 17 of Schedule 1 to, the 1992 Act and by article 2 of the Transport and Works (Descriptions of Works Interfering with Navigation) Order 1992.
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