Utilities Act 2000
109ANotice to owner of structure—network operations
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109A Notice to owner of structure—network operations (1) This section applies to network operations on infrastructure owned by a utility and installed in a structure owned by the Territory. (2) At least 7 days before beginning network operations, the utility must give the Territory written notice of the proposed operations. (iii) the structure to be accessed; (iv) the period or periods during which the operations are (b) state the utility’s obligations under this part. Note The utility’s obligations include taking all reasonable steps to ensure that it causes as little inconvenience, detriment and damage as is practicable (see s 108), removing its property and waste (see s 112) and restoring the land (see s 113).
(4) The Territory may, in writing, agree to a notice period of less than 7 days. (5) However, there is no notice period for network operations carried out— (a) in urgent circumstances in which it is necessary to protect— (i) the integrity of a territory network or territory network facility; or (ii) the health or safety of people; or (iii) public or private property; or (iv) the environment; or (b) for streetlight network infrastructure—in accordance with an access agreement between the utility and the Territory, made under a streetlight network code.