28ADefinitions

#### 28A Definitions 28A Definitions > In this Division— > > destressing means the process of removing tension from a ground anchor after the related permanent structure has taken on the load carrying capacity of the anchor. > > encroaching ground anchor means a ground anchor installed for the purposes of building work on a lot if the anchor or part of the anchor will be installed on a different lot. > > ground anchor has the meaning given by AS 4678–2002Earth-retaining structures. > > Editorial note— > > ground anchor is defined as “A tensile reinforcement, wire or bar, and its associated components that transmit force into soil or rock through bond over part of its length”. > > ground anchor installation right document means— > > > (a) for neighbouring land that is a public road—a consent under the [Roads Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-033), section 139 from the appropriate roads authority that permits the installation of a ground anchor on neighbouring land, or > > > (b) otherwise—a document that permits the installation of a ground anchor on neighbouring land and shows the proposed location of the anchor, including— > > > > > (i) a registered easement, or > > > > > (ii) a licence agreement, or > > > > > (iii) a deed. > > removable encroaching ground anchor means an encroaching ground anchor that includes— > > > (a) a permanent anchorage in the ground, and > > > (b) a removable reinforcement tendon which may be removed after the anchor is no longer required. > > temporary encroaching ground anchor means an encroaching ground anchor required to ensure the stability and satisfactory performance of the structure being supported until a permanent structure replaces the load carrying capacity of the anchor. > > **cl 28A:** Ins 2022 (62), Sch 1\[3\].