5.2  Service Provider's Obligations to Continue

Until completion of a novation pursuant to clause 4.5 (Implementation of Novation) (unless the terms of such novation expressly preserve an obligation or liability of the Service Provider), the Service Provider shall continue to be liable for all its obligations and liabilities, whenever occurring, under or arising from the Construction Contract notwithstanding:

(a)  the service of a Step-in Notice or the issue of a Step-in Undertaking or the expiry of the Step-in Period or the release of a Step-in Undertaking; or

(b)  the service of a Proposed Novation Notice; or

(c)  any other provision of this Agreement.