Pipeline Construction (Young to Wagga Wagga) Act 1980

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Pipeline Construction (Young to Wagga Wagga) Act 1980

No. 8 of 1980

 

An Act to authorize the construction by the Pipeline Authority of a pipeline from Young to Cootamundra and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales

[Assented to 28 March 1980]

BE IT ENACTED by the Queen, and the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:

Short title, &c.

1. This Act may be cited as the Pipeline Construction (Young to Wagga Wagga) Act 1980.

Commencement

2. This Act shall come into operation on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Authority to construct pipeline

3. (1) The Pipeline Authority shall construct a pipeline from Young to Cootamundra and Wagga Wagga in the State of New South Wales consisting of a 324 millimetre diameter pipeline on the route described in Schedule 1 and an 89 millimetre diameter pipeline on the route described in Schedule 2.

(2) The Pipeline Authority may make such deviations, not exceeding 1,000 metres on either side of the routes described in the Schedules, as are, in its opinion, necessary or reasonable for the better construction and working of the pipeline.

(3) In this section, “pipeline” has the same meaning as in the Pipeline Authority Act 1973.

Estimated cost

4. The estimated cost of constructing the pipeline referred to in sub-section 3(1) is $17,600,000.

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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 Section 3(1)

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE OF THE 324 MILLIMETRE DIAMETER PIPELINE FROM YOUNG TO WAGGA WAGGA

Commencing at a take-off point on the Moomba to Sydney natural gas pipeline situated within the grounds of the Pipeline Authority’s Control Centre near Young, N.S.W., 1034 km from Moomba, thence in a southerly direction for a distance of 0.3 km through the Pipeline Authority’s Control Centre grounds, thence on a bearing of 248° for a distance of 4.1 km, thence on a bearing of 267° for a distance of 2.0 km to a point on the Henry Lawson Way about 0.6 km from Maimuru Railway Siding, from this point proceeding on a bearing of 220° for a distance of about 4.8 km, thence on a bearing of 190° for a distance of 2.9 km to a point on the Young-Temora Road about 0.7 km west of the Toompang Racecourse, thence continuing on a bearing of 190° for a distance of about 3 km, thence on a bearing of 222° for a distance of about 2 km, thence on a bearing of 190° for about 3.2 km to a point about 0.5 km from the Baxter-Berthong parish boundary near the North Tumbleton woolshed, thence on a bearing of 210° for a distance of 4.3 km, thence on a bearing of 194° for a distance of 3.1 km to a point on the Wombad-Fontenoy Road about 0.7 km east of Warrenoy Homestead, thence on a bearing of 200° for a distance of 4.7 km to a point on the road 0.15 km south of the Jindalee-Harden Shire boundary, thence on a bearing of 210° for a distance of 5.8 km to a point on the Wallendbeen-Temora Road about 4.3 km west of Wallendbeen, thence on a bearing of 227° for a distance of 15.1 km to a point adjacent to the intersection of the Stockinbingal and Old Temora Roads, thence on a bearing of 225° for 11.1 km to a point about 0.1 km west of the Frampton Railway deviation on the Main Southern Railway, thence on a bearing of 205° for a distance of 6.9 km to a point on the Cootamundra-Illabo Shire boundary about 0.6 km west of the Main Southern Railway, thence on a bearing of 225° for a distance of 2.0 km to a point 0.2 km west of the Main Southern Railway, thence on a bearing of 245° for 3.5 km to a point on the Old Junee Road 0.9 km south-west of Bethungra, thence on a bearing of 225° for a distance of 2.7 km to a point adjacent to Railway Kilometre Post 460 on the Main Southern Railway, thence on a bearing of 160° for a distance of about 0.2 km to cross the Main Southern Railway and the Olympic Way 3.6 km south-west of Bethungra, thence on a bearing of 230° for a distance of 5.1 km to cross the Billabung Creek about 1 km from the Main Southern Railway, thence on a bearing of 230° for a distance of about 5.6 km to a point on the Illabo-Wantabadgery Road 2.5 km south of Illabo, thence a further 3.8 km on a bearing of 230° to a point on the Junee Reefs-Wantabadgery Road 3.8 km south-east of the Main Southern Railway, thence continuing on the same bearing to a point about 0.37 km south of the Boree-Wantiool parish boundary, thence on a bearing of 235° for a distance of 3.6 km to a point on the Junee-Gundagai Road at about 6 km south-east of Junee, thence on a bearing of 225° for a distance of 12.4 km to a point on the Illabo-Mitchell Shire boundary 0.5 km west of Pattersons Road, thence on a bearing of 230° for a distance of 8.1 km to a point 0.1 km south-east of Weeroona Homestead, thence on a bearing of 235° for a distance of 7.7 km to a point on the Wagga Wagga City boundary about 0.6 km north of Bomen Railway Station, thence generally parallel to the existing Shire Road on a bearing of 200° for a distance of 1.2 km to the Wagga Wagga custody transfer station site opposite the Wagga Wagga City Council Abattoir Complex.

SCHEDULE 2 Section 3 (1)

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE OF THE 89 MILLIMETRE DIAMETER PIPELINE CONNECTING TO COOTAMUNDRA

Commencing at a take-off point on the Young to Wagga Wagga natural gas pipeline situated adjacent to the intersection of the Stockinbingal and Old Temora Roads approximately 54 km from the Pipeline Authority’s Control Centre near Young, thence on a bearing of 151° for a distance of 1.8 km, thence on a bearing of 165° for a distance of 1 km to the proposed Cootamundra custody transfer station site, situated opposite the junction of Boundary Road and Adam Street West, Cootamundra.

Overview

The Pipeline Construction (Young to Wagga Wagga) Act 1980 was enacted to address the need for a reliable natural gas pipeline infrastructure in New South Wales, specifically to facilitate the transportation of natural gas from Young to Cootamundra and Wagga Wagga. This Act was passed by the Queen, in conjunction with the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, to provide a legislative framework for the construction of the pipeline by the Pipeline Authority. The policy objective was to ensure the efficient and timely construction of the pipeline to meet the energy demands of the region, as evidenced by the estimated cost of $17,600,000. The Act provides the legal authority for the construction of two pipelines: a 324 millimetre diameter pipeline from Young to Wagga Wagga and an 89 millimetre diameter pipeline connecting to Cootamundra, with allowances for reasonable deviations to optimise construction and operational efficiency.

Scope and Application

The Pipeline Construction (Young to Wagga Wagga) Act 1980 applies to the Pipeline Authority, which is mandated to construct a pipeline from Young to Cootamundra and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales. The Act outlines the specific routes for two pipelines: a 324 millimetre diameter pipeline and an 89 millimetre diameter pipeline. The Pipeline Authority has the authority to make deviations of up to 1,000 metres on either side of the prescribed routes, provided such deviations are deemed necessary or reasonable for the pipeline's construction and operation. The Act is geographically confined to the state of New South Wales and does not explicitly mention any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within its primary text. However, the application and interpretation of the Act may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments or regulations. The Act came into operation on the day it received Royal Assent, and the estimated cost of the pipeline construction at the time was $17,600,000.

Key Provisions

The Pipeline Construction (Young to Wagga Wagga) Act 1980 (the "Act") authorises the Pipeline Authority to construct two natural gas pipelines in New South Wales, one from Young to Cootamundra and another from Cootamundra to Wagga Wagga. Section 3(1) of the Act specifies that the pipeline from Young to Cootamundra and Wagga Wagga will be 324 millimetres in diameter, while the pipeline from Young to Cootamundra will be 89 millimetres in diameter. The Act also allows for deviations of up to 1,000 metres on either side of the routes described in Schedules 1 and 2 if deemed necessary or reasonable for the pipeline's construction and operation. The estimated cost of constructing these pipelines is $17,600,000. The Act imposes several obligations on the Pipeline Authority. Primarily, the Authority must adhere to the specified routes and diameters for the pipelines as detailed in Schedules 1 and 2. It is also required to make any necessary or reasonable deviations within the permitted distance of 1,000 metres to facilitate the pipeline's construction and operation. The Authority must ensure that these deviations do not compromise the pipeline's integrity or operational efficiency. Additionally, the Authority is mandated to complete the pipeline construction within the estimated budget of $17,600,000. The Act does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, any breaches of the obligations imposed by the Act, such as exceeding the permitted deviations or failing to complete the project within the estimated budget, could potentially result in legal actions for non-compliance. Such actions might include court orders to rectify the breach, financial penalties for cost overruns, or other remedies deemed appropriate by a court of law. The exact consequences would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional laws or regulations that may apply.

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