- Q What is happening with property resumptions?
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The resumption process for full-take surface properties for Airport Link and Northern Busway is complete.
211 properties have been handed over to BrisConnections to commence construction, 387 volumetric (underground) resumptions have been handed over, 1 property and 3 part-resumptions for the Airport Roundabout Upgrade Project are complete.
In a few cases home owners who are likely to be significantly impacted by construction works have approached the State and requested voluntary resumption. These requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Q Will my property be affected?
- A Owners and residents of the properties that are affected by the permanent design of the Airport Link and Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) projects have been notified by CNI’s land team. The land team has liaised with landowners whose properties are directly affected by the projects as the projects’ progress.
- Q Will I be compensated if my house is resumed?
- A When a property is acquired, compensation is payable in accordance with the Acquisition of Land Act 1967. This Act outlines the process for compensation for anyone with an interested in a property to be acquired. All claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis. This process is managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Q What happens if my house is damaged during construction of the tunnel?
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Measures have been put into place to protect all parties concerned and manage potential damage to property caused by construction. An assessment is undertaken to identify properties near the tunnel that could be at risk of some damage. A pre-condition (building) survey is carried out on properties that may be at risk and a copy of the survey is given to the property owner. This allows for potential construction damage to be assessed and repairs undertaken for any tunnel-related settlement or vibration.
Under the Project Deed, BrisConnections and Thiess John Holland must repair any damage that is found to be caused by project works. The State also has ‘step-in’ powers to repair damage and claim compensation from the project at a later date.
To view CNI’s property damage complaints process click here.
