Jervis Bay to Sussex Inlet Road Upgrade

If your property is along the proposed route of the Jervis Bay Road to Sussex Inlet Road Upgrade, 20 km of the Princes Highway on the NSW South Coast, you may be impacted by major highway upgrades.

Compulsory land acquisition for big projects can be stressful, but expert advice helps protect your rights and get you fair compensation.

This is a major highway upgrade to improve safety and traffic flow along the Princes Highway corridor. It’s part of a $1.9 billion investment by the Australian and NSW governments for upgrades between Nowra and the Victorian border.

Features include:

• • Four-lane highway with central barriers
  • Service roads for local access
  • New overpass at Hawken Road for connectivity
  • Advanced safety measures to reduce collision risk
  • Easements across private residential and rural properties
  • Permanent maintenance access provisions
  • Impact on land use and property value

This will require compulsory acquisition of the affected landowners’ properties.

Compulsory acquisition is when government authorities need to take private land for public projects, like this highway upgrade. The process is regulated to ensure landowners are treated fairly and get proper compensation.

Steps include:

1. 1. Notice – Formal advice on your land is required.
   2. Valuation – Independent assessment of market value and additional entitlements.
   3. Negotiation – First government offer, which you can contest.
   4. Settlement – Compensation paid and land transferred.
   5. Dispute Resolution – Mediation or legal action if you can’t agree.

Understanding your rights and entitlements at every step is key to getting the best outcome.

Our team at Land Acquisition Lawyers will guide you through the whole compulsory acquisition process:

• • Process Guidance – Clear explanations from notice to settlement.
  • Securing Fair Compensation – Full market value plus additional entitlements.
  • Advocacy – Representing you with Transport for NSW to get the best outcome.
  • Legal Resolution – Mediation or court, if necessary.

Big projects like this can be daunting, but expert help is available. Contact Land Acquisition Lawyers to get your compensation and legal rights sorted.

Hones Lawyers provide expert support for NSW residential property owners impacted by compulsory land acquisition. We assist landowners across NSW with:

• Fair compensation claims to ensure you receive the full market value of your property
• Property valuations reviewed for accuracy and completeness
• Legal representation during negotiations or, if needed, dispute resolution

We also support property owners affected by major infrastructure projects, including:

• NSW renewable energy zones
• Santos Hunter Gas Pipeline
• Transgrid Projects
• Vineyard Precinct Development Project
• Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI) project

If your residential property is affected by a government infrastructure project, contact our experienced team today to discuss your rights and secure the compensation you are entitled to.

Navigating compulsory acquisition can be daunting, but we’ve helped numerous property owners and businesses affected achieve favourable results.

Deep Expertise: Hones Lawyers specialise in compulsory acquisition cases across NSW.

Proven Results: Our team has secured maximum compensation for clients affected.

Compassionate Support: We understand the disruption and stress this process can bring and are here to lighten the burden.

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