Strategic Infrastructure Corridors (Strategic and Recreational Use) Act 2016

Strategic Infrastructure Corridors (Strategic and Recreational Use) Act 2016 (Tasmania)

What this law is about: This is a Tasmanian law that governs how designated 'strategic infrastructure corridors' — strips of land reserved for major infrastructure like pipelines, powerlines, roads, or similar facilities — can be used. The name tells us it allows these corridors to serve two purposes simultaneously: their core strategic/infrastructure function, AND recreational use by the public (think walking tracks, cycling paths, etc.).

Who does it affect?

• Landowners and businesses near or along these designated corridors
• Recreational users such as walkers, cyclists, or horse riders who may access these corridors
• Infrastructure operators (like energy companies or utilities) who manage assets within these corridors
• Government agencies responsible for managing and approving uses of these lands

Why does it matter? Historically, land set aside for infrastructure purposes was often off-limits or heavily restricted for any other use. This law formally opens the door for Tasmanians to use these corridors for recreation, while still protecting the infrastructure within them. It likely sets out rules about who can access the land, under what conditions, and how conflicts between infrastructure needs and recreational use are resolved.