7.4.1  Interface

Utilities are a special instance of third party site occupants giving rise to site availability issues.  Management of the interface between the implementation of the project and utilities is generally a matter for the private party.18  However, in some jurisdictions, government may consider taking back limited interface risk.

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18  Government will grant Relief where a utility provider fails to carry out works or provide a utility service.  See further section 16.1(e)(iii) of Chapter 16 (Relief Events).