(1) This section applies to territory network operations that consist of, or include, an activity that affects or is reasonably likely to affect a network facility under the care and management of a utility.
(2) Before the Territory begins the operations, it must give the utility written notice of the proposed operations.
Note For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act
, pt 19.5.
(3) The notice must—
(a) be given to the utility at least 7 days before the operations begin; and
(b) so far as practicable, state the following matters:
(i) the purpose of the operations;
(ii) the nature of the activities involved;
(iii) the network facility affected;
(iv) the period or periods during which the activities are expected to be carried out.
(4) The utility may waive its right to notice under subsection (2).
(5) Subsection (2) does not apply if the operations are to be carried out in urgent circumstances in which it is necessary to protect—
(a) the integrity of a territory network or territory network facility; or
(b) the health or safety of people; or
(c) public or private property; or
(d) the environment.