Appellant’s claims for costs under water supplies statute is dismissed

Court of Appeal dismisses an appeal against a High Court decision, affirming the original judgment and denying the appellant's claims for costs under water supplies legislation and the Aarhus Convention. The appellant's argument that certain claims were foregone to save time at the hearing was rejected, as the court clarified that no such requirement was imposed. The appellant's reliance on the water supplies statute and the Aarhus Convention to avoid an order for costs was found to be without merit, as the appellant failed to demonstrate that the proceedings fell within the scope of these provisions. Consequently, the respondent was awarded costs incurred in connection with the appeal, and the appellant's request for a stay on the costs order, pending a potential Supreme Court appeal, was refused.