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Cross-Harbour Tunnel
[1984 Ed.
Originally 28 of 1969
73 of 1973. 69 of 1974 L.N. 76/82. 75 of 1982. 80 of 1982. 28 of 1984. L.N. 307/84.
IN127/86 75/88
CHAPTER 203
CROSS-HARBOUR TUNNEL
To provide for the grant of a franchise to construct and operate a tunnel across the harbour, the regulation of the construction, operation and maintenance of such tunnel and for matters ancillary thereto or connected therewith.
[20 June 1969.]
PART I
Short title.
Interpretation.
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PRELIMINARY
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Cross-Harbour Tunnel Ordinance.
2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires—
"approach roads" means any approach roads prescribed under section 61;
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner for Transport;
"Company" means The Cross-Harbour Tunnel Company, Limited and any other person to whom the rights and obligations of the Company under this Ordinance may be assigned with the consent of the Governor in Council in accordance with section 5;
"construction works" means all works relating to the construction of the tunnel structure carried out in the tunnel area or works area;
Highways
"Director" means the Director of Engineering Development. (Amended, L.N. 76/82)
"grant" means the franchise to construct and operate the tunnel granted for the period of grant by section 4;
"motor vehicle" means any mechanically propelled vehicle;
"operating date" means the date upon which the tunnel is opened to the use of the public in accordance with section 32(1);
"period of grant" means the period mentioned in section 4;
"plan" means—
(a) the plan numbered I dated 27 May 1969 signed by the Director and deposited in the Land Office, Victoria; and
(b) any new plan deposited in accordance with section 3;
"retained rights" means the rights of ownership retained by the Government under section 10;
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