67YAcquisition of private crossing adjoining land

67Y Acquisition of private crossing adjoining land

(1) The Secretary may acquire private crossing adjoining land by agreement or by a compulsory process if—

(a) the Secretary considers the closing of a private crossing necessary or desirable for the management or development of the transport system; and

(b) access to private crossing adjoining land on one side of the railway would be removed or significantly affected as a result of the closure.

(2) An acquisition under subsection (1) may occur in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the closing of a private crossing under Subdivision 2.

S. 67Z inserted by No. 41/2020 s. 7.