Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade
Is your property subject to compulsory acquisition or a construction lease for the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade?
Receiving a notice of compulsory acquisition can be deeply upsetting. At Rely Legal, we guide you through the acquisition process by clearly explaining your options, advocating on your behalf, and ensuring you receive the full amount of compensation you are entitled to under Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.
Rely Legal focuses exclusively on compulsory acquisitions and property law, ensuring you receive dedicated and knowledgeable advice throughout the compulsory acquisition process.
Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade Details
A Transport NSW Project
The Fifteenth Avenue upgrade is being delivered by Transport for NSW as the first stage of the Liverpool to Airport Transit Corridor, connecting Liverpool NSW to the Bradfield City Centre and Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct.
The project involves widening a section of Fifteenth Avenue, between Cowpasture Road and Devonshire Road, from two lanes to four lanes (two lanes in each direction). The upgrade will be delivered in stages. Stage one is divided into three sections:
- Section 1 - Road widening between Second Avenue and Cowpasture Road.
- Section 2 - Road widening between Second Avenue and Fourth Avenue.
- Section 3 - Road widening between Fourth Avenue and Devonshire Road.
Future stages will include the full connection through to the Bradfield City Centre and Aerotropolis precinct, and delivery of a dedicated bus transitway.
Areas affected by the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade:
Landowners, tenants and businesses in the following suburbs may be subject to compulsory acquisition or a construction lease as part of the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade:
- West Hoxton, NSW
- Austral, NSW
- Kemps Creek, NSW
- Middleton Grange, NSW
If your property is in or near these areas and you have received or expect to receive a compulsory acquisition notice, contact Rely Legal for a free initial, no-obligation consultation.
Legal and Valuation Costs
Pursuant to the Just Terms Act, the acquiring authority is required to pay the reasonable legal and valuation costs incurred by landowners in relation to the acquisition. This means you will not be responsible for any legal fees charged by Rely Legal.
Understanding each stage of the compulsory acquisition process is essential to protecting your rights and maximising your compensation. Our guide walks you through every step clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will I have to pay legal fees if my land is acquired for the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade?
No. Pursuant to the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, the acquiring authority is required to pay the reasonable legal and valuation costs incurred by landowners. You will not be responsible for any legal fees charged by Rely Legal.
Which areas are affected by the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade?
Properties in West Hoxton, Austral, Kemps Creek and Middleton Grange, NSW may be affected by the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade which is being delivered by Transport for NSW.
If you have received or expect to receive a compulsory acquisition notice, contact Rely Legal for a free initial, no-obligation consultation.
What compensation am I entitled to under the Just Terms Act as a landowner?
Under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW), there are several heads of compensation to consider and depending on your circumstances, compensation may include:
- Market value of the land acquired
- Special value of the land (if applicable)
- Loss attributable to severance (if part of your land is acquired)
- Disturbance reasonable costs and losses incurred as a result of the acquisition
- Disadvantage resulting from relocation where you are required to relocate from your principal place of residence
- Any increase or decrease in the value of any other land which adjoins or is severed from the acquired land
- Other losses payable under the Just Terms Act that are caused by the acquisition.
Rely Legal can advise you on your potential compensation entitlements and assist you to identify and substantiate the full range of compensation available in your situation.
What compensation am I entitled to under the Just Terms Act (NSW) as a tenant?
Under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW), a tenant may be entitled to claim compensation when land is compulsorily acquired. Depending on your circumstances, compensation can include:
- Disturbance losses - Reasonable costs and losses incurred because of the acquisition, such as relocation-related costs in appropriate cases.
- Other losses payable under the Just Terms Act that are caused by the acquisition.
Rely Legal can advise you on your potential entitlements as a tenant and assist you to identify and substantiate the compensation available in your situation.
What is the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade?
The Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade is being delivered by Transport for NSW as the first stage of the Liverpool to Airport Transit Corridor, connecting Liverpool NSW to the Bradfield City Centre and Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct. It involves widening Fifteenth Avenue between Cowpasture Road and Devonshire Road from two lanes to four lanes.
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