272Closing of roads

272 Closing of roads (1) A council may temporarily or permanently close a road, or part of a road, under its care, control and management. (2) However, a road or part of a road is not to be permanently closed under subsection (1) unless: (a) any relevant procedural requirements prescribed by regulation have been satisfied; and

Local Government Act 2019 153 (b) the following Ministers consent: (i) the Minister; (ii) the Minister responsible for the administration of the Control of Roads Act 1953. (3) Subject to any contrary agreement between a council and the Minister, if a road under the care, control and management of a council is vested in the Territory and the road is permanently closed, the land comprising the road vests in the council in fee simple.