Transport Infrastructure Act 1994

The chief executive, or someone authorised in writing by the chief executive, may—

enter and re-enter any land for the purpose of investigating the land’s potential and suitability as a rail corridor; and

to the extent reasonably necessary or convenient for that purpose—

do anything on the land; or

bring anything onto the land; or

temporarily leave machinery, equipment or other items on the land.

Before land is entered for the first time under subsection (1), the chief executive must give a written notice to the owner or occupier of the land.

The notice must state—

the chief executive, or someone authorised in writing by the chief executive, intends to investigate the land; and

a general outline of the things intended to be done on the land, including, for example, the construction of any temporary access track; and

the approximate period during which the land is to be entered under subsection (1); and

the entry is not an indication of a commitment or approval by the State, the chief executive or any other person in relation to any proposal, and in particular, does not commit the State to acquiring any land as a rail corridor.

The chief executive may enter the land only if—

the owner or occupier of the land gives written consent to the entry; or

at least 7 days have passed since the notice was given.

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