Canals Act, 1986
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 Facilitation of certain works by local authorities, etc.  |   
 10.—The Commissioners may temporarily—  | |
(a) close to navigation any part of the canals, and  | ||
(b) alter the water level of any part of the canals,  | ||
to enable a local authority or other person to carry out, with the consent of the Commissioners, any works which may be necessary on or near the canal property:  | ||
Provided that nothing in this section shall affect—  | ||
(i) the rights of the Board under section 9 (2) or 12 (1) or  | ||
(ii) any agreement existing on the vesting day making provision for the supply of water from the canals.  |