Schedule 3 Reference marks

Schedule 3 Reference marks

section 47(2) and (3)

Note—

The alignment marks specified in this schedule are no longer inserted as reference marks.

| Mark | Form and style of mark | Requirements for inserting mark | | Permanent Survey Mark | As for the permanent survey marks described in Schedule 4. | As specified in Schedule 4. | | Drill hole and wing | Drill hole at least 5mm wide and at least 10mm deep with a chiselled wing that is at least 80mm long, 20mm wide and 10mm deep at the base, pointed at one end. | Drilled into rock, concrete or another substantial structure. | | Chiselled wing | Chiselled wing at least 80mm long, 20mm wide and 10mm deep at the base, pointed at one end. | Cut in a substantial structure, fixed timber or the sound wood of a suitable tree.The point of the chiselled wing is the reference point, the chiselled wing to face towards the relevant corner.Inserted at a convenient height above ground level. | | Broad arrow | A broad arrow that—(a) comprises 3 chiselled wings that are at least 80mm long, 20mm wide and 10mm deep at the base, and(b) is pointed at one end. | Cut in rock, concrete, another substantial structure, fixed timber or the sound wood of a suitable tree.The point of the chiselled wing is the reference point.Faced towards the relevant corner.Inserted at a convenient height above ground level. | | Metal spike or galvanised iron pipe | Metal spike at least 300mm long, with an external diameter of at least 20mm.Pipe with an internal diameter of at least 20mm and a wall thickness of at least 2.6mm. | Inserted vertically and at least 80mm below the surface of the ground, or deeper if inserted below where fencing is likely to be erected.Not to be used in sandy, swampy or marsh areas. | | Specific point | A specific point on a permanent and substantial structure. | The specific point must be adequately described.If practicable, a chiselled wing must be cut and directed to the mark. | | Galvanised star picket | Galvanised star picket at least 300mm long. | Inserted vertically and at least 80mm below the surface of the ground, or deeper if inserted below where fencing is likely to be erected.Not to be used in sandy, swampy or marsh areas. | | PVC star picket | PVC star picket at least 600mm long and 3mm wide. | For use in soil and sandy, swampy or marsh areas.Inserted vertically and at least 80mm below the surface of the ground, or deeper if inserted below where fencing is likely to be erected. | | Nail and wing | Non-corrodible nail at least 50mm long and 3.5mm wide with a chiselled wing at least 80mm long, 20mm wide and 10mm deep at the base, pointed at one end. | Securely inserted into timber, rock, concrete or another substantial structure.A chiselled wing must be cut and directed to the mark. | | Reinforced concrete block | Reinforced concrete block in the form of a truncated pyramid that is at least 400mm long, 150mm2 at the lower end and 100mm2 at the upper end.A non-corrodible nail or plug that is at least 80mm long and 75mm deep must be inserted into the top of the block. | Inserted vertically and at least 80mm below the surface of the ground, or deeper if inserted below where fencing is likely to be erected. | | “Reference Mark” token | Non-corrodible token at least 32mm wide and 1.5mm thick with “Reference Mark” permanently stamped, engraved or etched on the upper surface. | Secured by a—(a) non-corrodible nail that is at least 50mm long and 3.5mm wide, or(b) non-corrodible screw or rivet that is long enough to securely fix the token to the surface and at least 4.5mm wide. | | Alignment mark | Alignment marks, including alignment posts, pins and stones, placed under—(a) the Public Roads Act 1902, section 27 or 28, as in force immediately before the repeal of that Act, or(b) the Local Government Act 1919, Part 4, Division 9, as in force immediately before the repeal of that division.Alignment posts— wooden post at least 1,065mm long, 150mm wide and 150mm deep.Alignment pins—open box iron casting at least—(a) 455mm long, 100mm wide and 100mm deep, or(b) in sandy soils—610mm long, 100mm wide and 100mm deep.Alignment stones—stone or cement block at least 1,065mm long, 150mm wide and 150mm deep. | Not to be inserted. Not to reference a corner. |