56LMinister may direct Utility to carry out works

56L Minister may direct Utility to carry out works (1) The Minister, after consultation with the Utility Minister, may direct a Utility that is given notice under section 56I to carry out works in the Link Upgrade construction area. (2) The Minister must give a direction under subsection (1) if it is necessary to give effect to— (a) the Agreement; or (b) the Integration and Facilitation Agreement; or (c) the Exhibition Street Extension Agreement. (3) This section does not apply to the carrying out of works if an approved Utility agreement exists in respect of those works. (4) A direction under this section may specify— (a) the manner in which and the standard to which the direction must be complied with; and (b) the period (being not less than 28 days) within which the direction must be complied with. (5) If a direction under this section provides for compliance with a standard in relation to a matter that standard is to apply in relation to that matter despite anything to the contrary in any other Act or law. S. 56M inserted by No. 81/2006 s. 72.