(a) Whenever the political subdivision cannot agree with the owner of any land, building, franchise, easement or other property necessary to be taken, the political subdivision may institute condemnation proceedings in accordance with Chapter 61 of Title 10.

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(b) In the determination of the compensation to be paid in any condemnation proceeding authorized by this section, there shall be paid either the value of the property and facilities taken or the cost of any changes in or relocation of the property and facilities, whichever is higher.

(c) For the purpose of making surveys and examinations relative to any condemnation proceedings, it shall be lawful to enter upon any land, doing no unnecessary damage.

Code 1935, c. 167; 45 Del. Laws, c. 300, § ?2(2); 2 Del. C. 1953, § ?906;