Garfield Road East
Garfield Road East – Piccadilly Street to Windsor Road Upgrade
Rely Legal acts for landowners, tenants and businesses impacted by compulsory acquisition and temporary leases (construction leases). We work exclusively in compulsory land acquisitions and property law, providing knowledgeable, practical advice throughout the acquisition process while protecting your rights and entitlements at every stage.
Is your property subject to compulsory acquisition or a temporary lease (construction lease) for the Garfield Road Upgrade?
A Transport for NSW Project
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 the 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.
Garfield Road East - Project Details
The Garfield Road East Upgrade is being delivered by Transport for NSW, widening a 3.1 km corridor between Piccadilly Street, Riverstone and Windsor Road, Box Hill from two lanes to four lanes, with future capacity for six lanes.
Areas affected by the Garfield Road East Upgrade
Landowners, tenants and businesses in the following areas may be subject to compulsory acquisition or a temporary lease (construction lease) as part of the Garfield Road East Upgrade:
- Riverstone, NSW
- Grantham Farm, NSW
- Rouse Hill, NSW
- Box Hill, NSW
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If your property is in or near these areas and you have received or expect to receive a compulsory acquisition notice or temporary lease (construction lease) notice, contact Rely Legal for a free initial, no-obligation consultation.
What Happens Next?
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.
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 Garfield Road East 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 may be affected by the Garfield Road East Upgrade?
Properties in Riverstone, Box Hill, Grantham Farm, Rouse Hill and Box Hill NSW may be affected by the Garfield Road East Upgrade.
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: Market value of the land acquired at the date of acquisition.
- Special Value: Special value of the land to the landholder at the date of acquisition (where applicable).
- Loss Attributable to Severance: Reduction in value of retained land resulting from severance from the acquired portion.
- Disturbance Costs: Reasonable financial costs and losses incurred as a direct result of the acquisition.
- Disadvantage Resulting from Relocation: Compensation for non-financial disadvantage where required to relocate from a principal place of residence.
- Adjoining Land Impact: Any increase or decrease in the value of adjoining or severed land retained by the owner.
- Other Statutory Losses: Any additional losses payable under the Just Terms Act 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.
Am I entitled to compensation if Transport for NSW takes a temporary lease (construction lease) over part of my land?
Yes. If your property is subject to a temporary lease, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of use of the land during the lease period and reinstatement of the land to its prior condition. Rely Legal can advise you on your entitlements and negotiate with Transport for NSW on your behalf.
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 Statutory Losses: 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 Garfield Road East Upgrade?
The Garfield Road East Upgrade is a Transport for NSW project to widen a 3.1 km section of Garfield Road East, between Piccadilly Street, Riverstone and Windsor Road, Box Hill, from two lanes to four lanes.
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