LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 - SECT 64 Acquisition of land instead of compensation

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 - SECT 64

64 Acquisition of land instead of compensation

(1) After a notice of intention to acquire land is served, but before the land is sold, the local government may acquire the land instead of paying compensation for injurious affection.

(2) If, after a notice of intention to acquire land is served, the land is cleared of all structures—

(a) the local government may acquire the land; and

(b) if required by the owner of the land, the local government must acquire the land.

(3) The acquired land must be dedicated for public use as a road within 3 months after its acquisition.

(4) Compensation for the acquisition of the land, if not agreed between the parties, must be assessed as at the date of the acquisition.