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Minimising the number of properties that would be directly affected by acquisition was a key criteria in the selection of the route of the Northern Expressway. The geometric design of the route aims to minimise property severance by locating the corridor close to existing property boundaries where feasible. The route also avoids the need for acquisition within dense residential areas (e.g. Angle Vale and much of MacDonald Park). Interchanges and overpasses have been located within large areas that are relatively undeveloped. Furthermore, where possible, sites containing places of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultural heritage significance have been avoided.
Properties along the Northern Expressway alignment have been acquired to construct the road, bridges and interchanges. These include residential and commercial properties and some developed for horticultural and agricultural use.
Through the Highways Act 1926, DTEI has the authority to acquire property that is required for road development purposes. The property acquisition process is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act 1969 for compulsory acquisition. Section 25 of the Act specifies what issues need to be considered in determining fair and reasonable compensation for the loss that a party will incur. Consideration is given to:
DTEI prefers to acquire property through negotiated purchase with the owners either during the early planning phase of the project or once the approved scheme is announced by the Minister for Transport. This method of acquisition is generally initiated by property owners as a result of community engagement activities and the project publicity.
For more information see "Property Acquisition: A guide to DTEI's acquisition process under the Land Acquisition Act 1969".
Fact sheets about property considerations are available. Click here for more information.
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