Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

GUNGAHLIN DRIVE EXTENSION AUTHORISATION ACT 2004 (NO. 27 OF 2004) - LONG TITLE

An Act to facilitate the construction of the Gungahlin Drive extension, and for other purposes

Preamble

1 Canberra is a growing, thriving city.

2 It is an important part of planning for the ACT that the needs of all Canberrans are weighed in any decision.

3 The Gunghalin Drive extension (the GDE ), including alternatives to it, has been considered at length by the community and its representatives. Preliminary assessments covering environmental issues have been undertaken as well as an extensive process of public consultation.

4 The GDE is designed to provide appropriate access for all Canberrans to and from Gungahlin, and is a crucial link in Canberra's transport network.

5 After careful consideration, and weighing the advantages and disadvantages to different community groups, the Legislative Assembly considers that—

              • Canberrans should be able to enter and leave Gungahlin with ease

              • the GDE is the best way to facilitate this

              • work for the GDE should be allowed to proceed

              • further litigation about the GDE is expensive and divisive and does not reflect the wishes of the Canberra community as a whole.

6 For these reasons, the Legislative Assembly wishes to facilitate the construction of the GDE, and the carrying out of all works related to the construction of the GDE.

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory therefore enacts as follows: