Transport Administration Act 1988

This clause applies to work connected with—

the erection or installation of new rail infrastructure facilities by an owner after the commencement of this clause, or

the operation, repair, replacement, maintenance, removal, extension, expansion, alteration, connection or disconnection by an owner of rail infrastructure facilities that are vested in or transferred to or managed or controlled by an owner in accordance with this Act.

Work to which this clause applies is exempt from the requirement for an approval under the Local Government Act 1993.

However, no such work (other than routine repairs or maintenance work) may be carried out unless—

reasonable notice of the proposal to carry out the work has been given to the local council (if any), and

the local council (if any) has been given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the owner in relation to the proposal, and

the owner has given due consideration to any submissions so made.

Subclause (3) does not apply to the carrying out of work—

to cope with emergencies, or

for which an approval under the Local Government Act 1993 is not required.