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In forceRights of adjoining landowners in relation to the fixing of levels
Part 3Road boundaries and road levels
Division 3Road levels
32 Rights of adjoining landowners in relation to the fixing of levels
(1)
If the fixing of the levels of a public road results in loss of access across the boundary between the road and land adjoining the road, the roads authority must restore access between the road and that land.
(2)
If the varying of levels so fixed results in loss of access across the boundary between a public road and land adjoining the road, the roads authority must pay compensation to the owner of the land for any loss or damage arising from the loss of access.
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