Queensland Consolidated Acts

CITY OF BRISBANE ACT 2010 - SECT 70

70 Acquisition of land instead of compensation

(1) After a notice of intention to acquire land is served, but before the land is sold, the council may acquire the land instead of paying compensation for injurious affection.

(2) If, after a notice of intention to acquire land is served, the land is cleared of all structures—

(a) the council may acquire the land; and

(b) if required by the owner of the land, the council must acquire the land.

(3) The acquired land must be dedicated for public use as a road within 3 months after its acquisition.

(4) Compensation for the acquisition of the land, if not agreed between the parties, must be assessed as at the date of the acquisition.