Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

GAS ACT 1992 - SECT 81

81. (1) An authorised distributor shall not excavate ground in an area where any underground part of a water, sewerage, stormwater, electricity or telecommunications system is situated unless the authorised distributor has—

(a)     ascertained from the authority responsible for the system the place and depth at which the part of the system that is in that area has been laid; and

(b)     taken all reasonable steps to protect the system from damage.

Penalty: $500.

(2) An authorised distributor shall not alter—

(a)     the position of a pipe that is a main, water pipe, sewer or drain; or

(b)     the position of any cable used in connection with a telecommunications service or for the supply of electricity;

unless the authorised distributor has obtained the consent of the authority responsible for the pipe or cable.

Penalty for contravention of subsection (2): $5,000.