53Streets broken up to be reinstated without delay

##### 53. Streets broken up to be reinstated without delay (1) Where an energy operator opens or breaks up the surface of any street or pavement the energy operator shall — (a) with all convenient speed complete the work for which it is broken up, and fill in the ground, and reinstate and make good the surface so opened or broken up; and (b) while any portion of the street or pavement continues to be opened or broken up, cause that portion of the street or pavement to be clearly marked with warning notices or otherwise guarded and a sufficient light to be kept there at night. (2) An energy operator shall indemnify and keep indemnified any local or other authority from and against all actions, claims, proceedings, loss, damage, costs, or expenses for which that authority may be liable arising from or relating to any acts or omissions of the energy operator done or omitted to be done contrary to subsection (1) in relation to any street or pavement under the control and management of that authority. [Section 53 amended: No. 89 of 1994 s. 39, 40 and 41; No. 58 of 1999 s. 83.]