Authorised works
187 Authorised works
A designated entity may carry out any infrastructure works if authorised to so do by or under this or any other Act.
An authorisation under subsection (1) includes an authorisation included in a scheme under Division 1.
Subsection (1)—
operates subject to the provisions of any Act under which the authorisation is given; and
operates subject to any requirement to obtain a development authorisation under this Act; and
operates subject to any other Act that requires an assessment, decision, permission, consent, approval, authorisation, certificate or other authority required under another Act.
A designated entity must make good any damage to a road arising from works carried out under this section.
Subject to subsection (6), a designated entity must, in relation to a proposal that involves disturbing the surface of a road, or that otherwise relates to a road—
inform the relevant road maintenance authority of the proposal at least
28 days before the proposed commencement of any work; and
give the relevant road maintenance authority a reasonable opportunity to consult with the designated entity in relation to the matter; and
ensure that proper consideration is given to the views of the road maintenance authority.
In a case of emergency, the designated entity need only comply with subsection (5) to such extent as is practicable in the circumstances.
The provisions of the Road
Traffic Act 1961 apply in relation to a traffic control device installed, maintained, altered or operated under this Division as if a designated entity were a road authority authorised under Part 2 of that Act to install, maintain, alter or operate the device.
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