8. In cases of delay other parties may reinstate and recover expenses
If any such delay, neglect, or omission as aforesaid take place the local authority may cause the work so delayed, neglected, or omitted, to be executed and performed, and all expenses so incurred shall be repaid to such local authority by the Company:
Provided that nothing in this section contained shall render it compulsory for the local authority to execute or perform any such work, or render it liable for delay, neglect, or failure so to do.