South Australian Numbered Acts

MILE END UNDERPASS ACT 2005 (NO 65 OF 2005) - SECT 4

4—Commissioner may construct underpass and carry out other works

        (1)         Despite any other Act or law, the Commissioner may, for the purpose of the underpass project, carry out—

            (a)         such works on land in the underpass construction area as the Commissioner thinks fit; and

            (b)         roadwork outside the underpass construction area in relation to Glover Avenue.

        (2)         The Commissioner may, for the purpose of carrying out the works authorised by this section—

            (a)         enter and remain on any land in the underpass construction area (with or without the consent of the owner of the land) and do any of the following:

                  (i)         take any vehicles, machinery or equipment on the land;

                  (ii)         make cuttings or excavations on the land;

                  (iii)         deposit any material on the land;

                  (iv)         undertake roadwork on the land;

                  (v)         erect workshops, sheds and buildings of a temporary character on the land;

                  (vi)         divert vehicles and pedestrians through any part of the land;

                  (vii)         do any other works on the land necessary for the purpose of the underpass project; and

            (b)         temporarily close or limit the use of any railway lines in the underpass construction area; and

            (c)         temporarily close any road in the underpass construction area; and

            (d)         by notice in the Gazette, permanently close any road in the underpass construction area; and

            (e)         exercise any power of the Commissioner in relation to the carrying out of roadwork under the Highways Act 1926 .

        (3)         The Commissioner must not carry out works within the area of the Adelaide Park Lands other than—

            (a)         temporary works for the purpose of the underpass project; or

            (b)         roadworks in relation to Glover Avenue (which must, on the completion of those roadworks, be no wider than it is immediately before the commencement of this section); or

            (c)         the construction of footpaths or bikeways (or both) within the underpass construction area.

        (4)         The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Minister, by notice published in the Gazette, assume the care, control and management of land in the underpass construction area for a specified period (which may be until further notice published in the Gazette).

        (5)         The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Minister, by notice published in the Gazette, vary or revoke a notice under subsection (4).

        (6)         This section is in addition to, and does not derogate from, any other powers of the Commissioner.