36. Savings of wayleaves or easements

Nothing in this Part —

(a)

affects the right of a gas transporter to enter into an agreement, commonly known as a wayleave agreement, or obtain a grant of an easement with or from the owner or occupier of any land for the purpose of laying, placing, carrying or erecting any gas pipeline or gas pipeline network or gas plant;

(b)

affects any such wayleave agreement or easement subsisting immediately before the date of commencement of this Act; or

(c)

affects the right of a gas transporter to negotiate the use of land or facilities belonging to the State or any other person.