Jervis Bay to Hawken Road Upgrade
Is your property subject to compulsory acquisition or a construction lease for the Jervis Bay to Hawken Road 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.
Jervis Bay to Hawken Road Upgrade Details
A Transport NSW Project
The Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road Upgrade is being delivered by Transport for NSW and involves upgrading approximately six kilometres of the Princes Highway between Jervis Bay Road in Falls Creek and Hawken Road in Tomerong.
The project includes:
- Widening the highway from two lanes to four lanes (two lanes in each direction),
- Median separation from the Jervis Bay Road intersection to south of Hawken Road intersection at Tomerong, and
- An intersection upgrade at Hawken Road.
Current Project Status
Transport for NSW has released the environmental assessment and concept design for the proposal and is currently seeking community and stakeholder feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and the concept design.
Areas Potentially Affected by Compulsory Acquisition or Construction Leases
As part of the Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road Upgrade, landowners, tenants, and businesses in the following areas may be affected by compulsory acquisition or a construction lease:
- Falls Creek, NSW
- Tomerong, NSW
- Jervis Bay Road, 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 compulsorily acquired for the Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road 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 Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road Upgrade?
Properties in Falls Creek, Tomerong and Jervis Bay Road NSW.
Please click on link for a detailed map Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road upgrade - Princes Highway upgrade program - POSTER
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 Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road Upgrade?
The Jervis Bay Road to Hawken Road upgrade is being delivered by Transport for NSW and involves widening approximately six kilometres of the Princes Highway, between Jervis Bay Road in Falls Creek and Hawken Road in Tomerong, from two lanes to four lanes (two lanes in each direction).
The upgrade also includes median separation from the Jervis Bay Road intersection to south of the Hawken Road intersection at Tomerong, and an intersection upgrade at Hawken Road.
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