Common use of Care of the Works Clause in Contracts

Care of the Works. (1) Unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer all work shall be carried out in dry conditions. (2) The Works, including materials for use in the Works, shall be protected from damage due to water. Water on the Site and water entering the Site shall be promptly removed by temporary drainage or pumping systems or by other methods capable of keeping the Works free of water. Silt and debris shall be removed by traps before the water is discharged and shall be disposed of at a location or locations to which the Engineer has given Notice. (3) The discharge points of the temporary systems shall be as per the Notice of the Engineer. The Contractor shall make all arrangements with and obtain the necessary approval from the relevant authorities for discharging water to drains, watercourses, etc. The relevant work shall not commence until the approved arrangements for disposal of the water have been implemented. (4) The methods used for keeping the Works free from water shall be such that settlement or damage to new and existing structures does not occur. (5) Measures shall be taken to prevent settlement, damage, floatation, etc. to new and existing structures.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Schedule D, Schedule D, Schedule D

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