Santos Narrabri Lateral Gas Pipeline
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.
Have you received a notice advising that your property may be required for the Narrabri Lateral Gas Pipeline?
Receiving a notice that your property may be required for the Narrabri Lateral Gas Pipeline, or facing compulsory acquisition, can be deeply unsettling. At Rely Legal, we guide you through the acquisition process by clearly explaining your options, advocating on your behalf, and pursuing the full compensation you are entitled to.
Rely Legal focuses exclusively on compulsory acquisitions and property law, ensuring you receive dedicated and knowledgeable advice at every stage of the compulsory acquisition process.
Santos Narrabri Lateral Gas Pipeline – Project Details
The Narrabri Lateral Gas Pipeline is a proposed gas pipeline, approximately 55 km in length, connecting Santos's Narrabri Gas Project to the Hunter Gas Pipeline corridor near Baan Baa, NSW.
Areas affected by the Santos Narrabri Lateral Pipeline
The pipeline route passes through rural localities within the Narrabri Shire Council area, including:
- Leewood
- Bibblewindi (State forest)
- Baan Baa
- Boggabri
- Surrounding agricultural land along the Newell Highway and Kamilaroi Highway
If your property is in or near these areas and you have received or expect to receive a notice from Santos or an acquiring authority, contact Rely Legal for a free initial, no-obligation consultation.
Legal and Valuation Costs
Where land is compulsorily acquired for infrastructure projects such as gas pipelines, reasonable legal and valuation costs incurred by landowners are generally recoverable as part of the compensation process.
What Happens Next?
If your land is acquired by compulsory acquisition, understanding each stage of the process is essential to protecting your rights and maximising your compensation. Our guide walks you through every step clearly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Santos Narrabri Lateral Pipeline?
The Narrabri Lateral Pipeline is a proposed 55 km gas pipeline connecting Santos's Narrabri Gas Project to the Hunter Gas Pipeline corridor near Baan Baa, NSW.
Which areas may be affected by the Santos Narrabri Lateral Pipeline?
The pipeline route runs through the Narrabri Shire Council area, from Leewood through Bibblewindi State Forest to Baan Baa, and near Boggabri, connecting the Narrabri Gas Project to the Hunter Gas Pipeline corridor. If your property is within this corridor, we recommend contacting us to discuss your specific situation.
What compensation am I entitled to if land or an easement is compulsorily acquired for the Narrabri Lateral Pipeline?
Under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW), there are several heads of compensation to consider, and depending on your circumstances, compensation can include:
- Market value of the land acquired,
- Special value of the land to you at the date of acquisition (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 in certain cases (for example, 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.
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 part of my property is subject to a temporary lease (construction lease) for the pipeline?
Yes, if part of 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 Santos on your behalf.
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