Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024

Overview

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024I was enacted to provide for the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place in the Australian Capital Territory. This notifiable instrument was introduced to address the need for permanent road closures in certain areas, ensuring public safety and facilitating urban planning. Enacted by Karen Doran, the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority, under subsection 20(1) of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022, the instrument aims to streamline the process of closing public roads permanently where deemed necessary. The policy objective is to manage the use of national land effectively, ensuring it aligns with the broader goals of urban development and public safety in the Australian Capital Territory.

Scope and Application

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024 applies specifically to the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place within the Australian Capital Territory. This notifiable instrument is made under the authority of subsection 20(1) of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022, and it takes effect the day after it is registered. The instrument is designed to ensure that Dorothy Tangney Place is permanently closed to public access, and the details of this closure are outlined in Appendix 1, which includes a map of the permanently closed road. The instrument does not specify exclusions or exemptions and applies solely to the defined geographic area of the Australian Capital Territory, targeting the particular entity of Dorothy Tangney Place. Any further clarifications or extensions to the application of this instrument would be detailed in any subordinate instruments that may be created under the Ordinance.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this notifiable instrument, the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance (Permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place) Instrument 2024, declare Dorothy Tangney Place as permanently closed as a public road (section 5). The permanent closure is visually represented in Appendix 1 of the instrument, which includes a map showing the area affected by the closure. This instrument is designed to ensure that the closure is clear and legally enforceable. The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties and entities it governs. For instance, any person or entity must adhere to the permanent closure of Dorothy Tangney Place, which means they cannot use it as a public road. This closure will likely impact navigation, access, and any future development plans involving Dorothy Tangney Place. Furthermore, any entity planning to undertake works or activities within the area specified must ensure compliance with this closure, avoiding any actions that might contravene the permanent closure directive. Breaches of the provisions outlined in this notifiable instrument may result in various consequences. Although the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text, breaches of similar instruments typically attract civil or criminal penalties under the relevant legislation. For instance, using a permanently closed public road for vehicular or pedestrian traffic could result in fines, legal action, or other penalties as stipulated in the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Unleased) Ordinance 2022. The exact penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and could include substantial fines or other legal repercussions for non-compliance with the closure directive.