AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Gungahlin Drive Extension Authorisation 2004 (No 1)

Disallowable Instrument DI2004-143

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Overview

Under the Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 the Gungahlin Drive Extension project (GDE) requires Development Application approval for the works being undertaken on Unleased Territory Land.

Section 9 of the Gungahlin Drive Extension Authorisation Bill 2004 relates to Future authorisations relating to the GDE, and states that the Minister may, in the Minister’s absolute discretion and in writing, give any authorisation in relation to the GDE.  Authorisation is defined as an approval, licence, permit or consent required or allowed to be given under a relevant law.  The Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 is included in the list of relevant laws.  

Description of Works

This Development Application approval is being granted for the Preliminary Works contract as detailed on the plans entitled “Development Application Preliminary Works Contract Volume 1 of 3” dated March 2004.  

These works incorporate:
a)	the removal of trees associated with the Gungahlin Drive Extension
b)	the relocation of services; and
c)	the removal and construction of fences
d)	archaeological works
e)	site management office 
f)	establishment of replacement horse paddocks in Kaleen