Powerlink (advice agency) response - MCU2/0184

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7.     EASEMENTS
       All terms and conditions of the easement are to be observed. Note that the easement
       takes precedence over all subsequent registered easement documents. Copies of the
       easement together with the.plan of the Easement can be purchased from the
       Department of Environment & Resource Management.

8.     EXPENDITURE AND COST RECOVERY
       Should Powerlink incur costs as a result of the applicant’s proposal, all costs shall be
       recovered from the applicant.


       Where Powerlink  expects such costs to be in              excess   of $10 000.00, advanced
       payments may be requested.

9.     EXPLOSIVES
       Blasting within the vicinity (500 metres) of Powerlink infrastructure must comply with
       AS 2187. Proposed blasting within 100 metres of Powerlink infrastructure must be
       referred to Powerlink for a detailed assessment.


10.    BURNING OFF OR THE LIGHTING OF FIRES
       We strongly recommend that fires not be lit or permitted to burn within the transmission
       line corridor and in the vicinity of any electrical infrastructure placed on the land. Due
       to safety risks Powerlink’s written approval should be sort.


11.    GROUND LEVEL VARIATIONS


       Overhead Conductors
       Changes       in   ground     level must not reduce        statutory ground to conductor
       clearance distances as prescribed               by the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the
       Electrical Safety Regulations 2002.


       Underground Cables
       Any change to the ground level above installed underground cable is not permitted
       without express written agreement of Powerlink.


12.    VEGETATION


       Vegetation planted w.ithin an easement must not exceed 3.5 metres in height when fully
       matured. Powerlink reserves the right to remove vegetation to ensure the safe
       operation of the transmission line and, where necessary, to maintain access to
       infrastructure.


13.    INDEMNITY


       Any use of the Easement by the applicant in a way which is not permitted under the
       easement and which is not strictly in accordance with Powerlink’s prior written approval
       is an unauthorised use. Powerlink is not liable for personal injury or death or for
       property loss or damage resulting from unauthorized use. If other parties make
       damage claims against Powerlink as a result of unauthorized use then Powerlink
       reserves the right to recover those damages from the applicant.




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