AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Gungahlin Drive Extension Authorisation 2005 (No 1)

Disallowable Instrument DI2005-121

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 Act 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 construction of the Gungahlin Drive Extension (GDE) and Masterman St on non–designated areas as detailed on the plans attached to the Development Application submission which form part of the set of construction drawings for Gungahlin Drive Extension package A and Masterman St.  

The construction works include service relocations, fencing, earthworks, pavement and bridge construction works, street lighting and, landscaping.