Local Government Act, 1946
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 PART IV. Construction and Reconstruction of Bridges, Viaducts and Tunnels.  | ||
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 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.  |