Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742:clause:3_19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 19
Character Range: 1519297–1520975

19  Notice to roads authorities, utilities etc.
 (1) At least 10 business days before engaging in any of the following activities under Division 3 or 4:
 (a) closing, diverting or narrowing a road or bridge;
 (b) installing a facility on, over or under a road or bridge;
 (c) altering the position of a water, sewerage or gas main or pipe;
 (d) altering the position of an electricity cable or wire;
a carrier must give written notice of its intention to do so to the person or authority responsible for the care and management of the road, bridge, main, pipe, cable or wire.
 (2) A person or authority may waive the person's or authority's right to be given a notice under subclause (1).
 (2A) Subclause (1) does not apply if:
 (a) the carrier intends to engage in an activity under Division 2, 3 or 4 in relation to the installation, proposed installation or maintenance of a temporary defence facility; and
 (b) the carrier considers that compliance with subclause (1) is impracticable in the circumstances.
 (2B) For the purposes of this clause, a temporary defence facility is a facility of the kind mentioned in paragraph 6(1)(c) of this Schedule.
 (3) Subclause (1) does not apply if:
 (a) the carrier intends to engage in activities under Division 2 (which deals with inspection of land), 3 (which deals with installation of facilities) or 4 (which deals with maintenance); and
 (b) those activities need to be carried out without delay in order to protect:
 (i) the integrity of a telecommunications network or a facility; or
 (ii) the health or safety of persons; or
 (iii) the environment; or
 (iv) property; or
 (v) the maintenance of an adequate level of service.