{"id":"tas:sr-2014-103","name":"Gas (Pipeline Corridor) South Esk Order 2014","slug":"gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"103 of 2014","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":187357,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2014-103-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Gas (Pipeline Corridor) South Esk Order 2014](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2014-103) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this order –\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Gas Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-092) .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Planning corridor","content":"### 4 Planning corridor\n\n> > (1)  In this clause –\n> > \n> > > ***pipeline*** means the pipeline that –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) is referred to in the licence granted under [section 24](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-092#GS24@EN) of the Act to Tas Gas Networks Pty Ltd on 14 July 2003, as amended; and\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) extends from –\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > > (i) the Carrick Offtake Facility to the northern bank of the South Esk River adjacent to Main Street, Hadspen; and\n> > > > > > \n> > > > > > > (ii) the northern bank of the South Esk River adjacent to Main Street Hadspen to the easternmost point of the property situated at 514 Meander Valley Road, Hadspen; and\n> > > > > > \n> > > > > > > (iii) the easternmost point of the property situated at 514 Meander Valley Road, Hadspen to the Westbury Road District Regulator Station; and\n> > > > \n> > > > > (c) is shown bounded by a heavy, black, broken line on Plan 9751 in the Central Plan Register, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) to this order.\n> \n> > (2)  A planning corridor is declared in respect of the pipeline.\n> \n> > (3)  The planning corridor declared in respect of the pipeline –\n> > \n> > > > (a) extends along the length of the pipeline and is –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) for so much of the pipeline as is referred to in [paragraph (b)(i)](#GS4@Gs1@Nd2822014193915@Hpb@Hqi@EN) and [(iii)](#GS4@Gs1@Nd2822014193915@Hpb@Hqiii@EN)  of the definition of ***pipeline*** in [subclause (1)](#GS4@Gs1@EN) of this clause – 150 metres wide on each side of the pipeline; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) for so much of the pipeline as is referred to in [paragraph (b)(ii)](#GS4@Gs1@Nd2822014193915@Hpb@Hqii@EN) of the definition of ***pipeline*** in [subclause (1)](#GS4@Gs1@EN) of this clause – 38 metres wide on each side of the pipeline; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) extends away from each end of the pipeline in a semicircle with a radius of 150 metres from the centre-line at that end of the pipeline.\n> \n> > (4)  For the purposes of [subclause (3)(a)](#GS4@Gs3@Hpa@EN) of this clause, the width of each side of the planning corridor in respect of the pipeline is measured –\n> > \n> > > > (a) from the centre-line of the pipeline; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) at a right angle from the centre-line of the pipeline.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Plan","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Plan","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Plan SCHEDULE 1 - Plan\n\n[Clause 4](#GS4@EN)\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr9751.gif)](/image/cpr9751.gif)\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 22 October 2014\n\nThis order is administered in the Department of State Growth.","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order appears to serve its original purpose as a straightforward land corridor designation instrument. There is no indication from the available text that its scope has expanded or shifted since it commenced on 22 October 2014. The absence of significant amending instruments supports this assessment."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow and specific in scope — applies only to a single geographic corridor in Tasmania","Short subordinate legislation (an Order, not a full Act) with limited operative provisions","Limited text available for analysis — the substantive provisions of the Order are not reproduced in the provided content","Draws on the broader Gas Act framework, which adds some background complexity, but the Order itself is straightforward"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order formally designates a specific strip of land in the South Esk region of Tasmania as a pipeline corridor for natural gas, giving legal effect to where a pipeline can be built and maintained. It matters to landowners, developers, infrastructure operators and planners because it creates easement-based restrictions on land use and gives operators clear rights to route and service the pipeline. Check property boundaries if you own, buy or develop land in the area."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The order solely declares the spatial planning corridor for the identified pipeline and sets measurement rules (cl.4, Sch.1); it does not amend the Gas Act or the licence itself and therefore does not expand or reduce the statutory powers of the Act or the licence holder beyond creating the corridor (cls.2–4)."},"complexity_factors":["Single subject instrument (planning corridor) with limited provisions (cl.4).","Definition ties the corridor to a specific licensed pipeline referenced to a licence under s.24 of the Gas Act (cl.4(1)(a)).","Spatial specification uses simple geometric rules (widths each side, semicircles at ends) rather than technical engineering standards (cl.4(3)).","Location fixed by reference to a plan in the Central Plan Register and reproduced in Schedule 1 (cl.4(1)(c), Sch.1).","Measurement method specified (from centre-line at right angles) reducing interpretive ambiguity (cl.4(4)).","Short commencement rule: takes effect on Gazette notification (cl.2).","Administrative ownership is clear (Department of State Growth noted in Gazette), so limited discretionary administration."],"plain_english_summary":"This order declares a planning corridor for the South Esk gas pipeline: it fixes corridor widths (150 m each side for most of the route; 38 m each side for the Hadspen river section), adds 150 m semicircular end-extensions, and measures widths from the pipeline centre-line; the route is shown on Plan 9751 (cl.4, Sch.1). It affects landowners, Tas Gas Networks Pty Ltd and planning authorities by creating a statutory area that guides development approvals; the Department of State Growth administers and the order commences on Gazette notification (cls.2–4)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Order remains tightly focused on its original purpose: declaring a planning corridor for a specific existing gas pipeline. The scope has not expanded beyond infrastructure protection for this particular Tas Gas Networks pipeline."},"complexity_factors":["Only 1 defined term in the interpretation section ('Act')","Nested definition of 'pipeline' in clause 4(1) with 3 sub-paragraphs describing route segments","Variable corridor widths (150m vs 38m) creating conditional application based on pipeline segment","Geometric calculation requirements (centre-line measurement, right angles, semicircular end buffers)","Cross-reference to external documents: Gas Act 2000, specific licence granted 14 July 2003, and Plan 9751 in Central Plan Register","Relatively short length (4 substantive clauses plus schedule)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThis Order creates a **planning corridor** (a protected buffer zone) around a specific gas pipeline in northern Tasmania. The pipeline runs from Carrick through Hadspen to Westbury Road.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Tas Gas Networks Pty Ltd** – the company that owns and operates the pipeline\n- **Landowners and developers** near the pipeline route – particularly around Hadspen, Meander Valley Road, and the South Esk River crossing\n- **Local councils and planning authorities** – who must consider this corridor when assessing development applications\n\n**What the corridor means:**\n\n- For most of the pipeline: a **300-metre total width** (150 metres each side)\n- For the section crossing the South Esk River at Hadspen: a **76-metre total width** (38 metres each side)\n- **Semicircular buffers** (150-metre radius) at each end of the pipeline\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nPlanning corridors protect critical infrastructure by restricting certain activities and developments near pipelines. This prevents:\n- Accidental damage during excavation or construction\n- Incompatible land uses (like heavy construction) too close to the pipeline\n- Safety risks to nearby residents\n\nThe narrower 38-metre width at the river crossing likely reflects practical constraints (existing development, road corridors, or the river itself) while still maintaining safety standards.\n\nThe Order references **Plan 9751** in the Central Plan Register – a map showing the exact corridor boundaries."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014","history":"/api/acts/gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014/history","analysis":"/api/acts/gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/gas-pipeline-corridor-south-esk-order-2014/documents"}}