Compulsory Acquisition

  • Macarthur-Tarrone Gas Station/Pipeline

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    Construction of the Macarthur Wind Farm and Tarrone Gas Station / Pipeline is underway which means the compulsory acqusition of land is well progressed. For information and advice, contact compulsory acquisition lawyers at Aitken Partners.

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  • Compulsory Acquisitions in Dandenong - avoid future concerns

    Posted by Anton Dunhill
    Compulsory acquisitions at Walker and Thomas Streets, Dandenong, have caused loss to businesses and individuals alike.
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  • Yan Yean Road Update

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    A panel hearing is scheduled for 6, 7 and 8 February 2012 with regards to the Yan Yean Road Duplication.

    The determination of the panel will influence the future plans of the project.

    If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to telephone us to discuss.

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  • Yan Yean Road Duplication Update

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    Michael Dunn, town planner and resident of Yan Yean Road, arranged a meeting at the Plenty Hall on Wednesday 26 October 2011. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss expert reports in relation to the duplication of Yan Yean Road. Additional funds were sought to pay for the required experts and representation at the upcoming panel hearing.

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  • Don't sell your land without seeking compulsory acquisition advice first

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    When landholders ask whether they should sell their property before it is compulsorily acquired, the answer is usually no!

    Nevertheless, some people need to sell. If you must do so, then it is imperative that you speak with a compulsory acquisition lawyer at least 2 months prior to sale.  

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  • Yan Yean Road Duplication

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    A number of local residents of Plenty have arranged a meeting at the Plenty Hall at 8pm on Wednesday 14 September 2011. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the duplication of Yan Yean Road and in particular, the modified Option 1. Please note that submissions on the proposal are due by 30 September 2011.

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  • Yan Yean Road Public Acquisition Overlay and Compulsory Acquisition - Further Update

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    The Diamond Valley Leader has confirmed our reports earlier this week of the process taking place on the Yan Yean Road Duplication. As a leading lawyer in Compulsory Acquisition, Andrew Blogg has been quoted in the article explaining the process.  

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  • Yan Yean Road Public Acquisition Overlay and Compulsory Acquisition - Update

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    After various meetings with land owners, residents and the Nillumbik Shire Council, it appears VicRoads has settled on a modified version of what was known as Option 1, incorporating some suggestions from the Council. We await the detailed plans.

    Our understanding is that we expect a Public Acquisition Overlay to be in place by the end of the year, with the acquisition process to take place at a later date. However, as we discussed at our information evening in July, the decision is open to change and is still our best guess.

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  • Yan Yean Road Public Acquisition Overlay and Compulsory Acquisition

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    Last night, Andrew Blogg and I, together with Peter Hay (an independent expert property valuer), hosted a meeting at the Plenty Hall in Plenty. We answered community wide queries about the coming Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO) and the impact on residents in the area, particularly once the overlay is put in place. We also canvassed the process for the compulsory acquisition of those properties.

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  • Public Acquisition Overlays and Compulsory Acquisitions - When do you get legal advice?

    Posted by Anton Dunhill

    Once the acquisition process commences, an Acquiring Authority usually gives you advance notice of its intention to do so. In our experience, the earlier we are engaged in the process, the better placed you are to make the right choices and ensure you receive full compensation.

    The cost of obtaining advice is usually covered by the Acquiring Authority, which means you are generally not out of pocket for your legal, valuation and other expert advice. We are happy to discuss this with you prior to engaging us to represent you.

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