Erection of buildings in proximity to powerline
86 Erection of buildings in proximity to powerline
A person must not, except as approved by the Technical Regulator, erect a building or structure in proximity to a powerline contrary to the regulations.
Maximum penalty: $10 000.
Subject to the regulations, the Technical Regulator may give an approval for the purposes of this section.
An approval under this section—
may be general or specific; and
will, insofar as the approval operates for the benefit of a particular person, be subject to such conditions as the Technical Regulator may fix from time to time by notice in writing served personally or by post on that person.
If a building or structure is erected by a person in proximity to a powerline of an electricity entity in contravention of this section, the entity may—
on application to a court convicting the person of an offence against subsection (1);
or
by action in a court of competent jurisdiction, obtain one or more of the following orders:
an order of the court requiring the person to take specified action to remove or modify the building or structure within a specified period;
an order for compensation from the person for loss or damage suffered in consequence of the contravention;
an order for costs reasonably incurred by the entity in relocating the powerline or carrying out other work to rectify the situation.
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