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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Geomatics

451-325 Land Development and Subdivision

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Dr G.J. Hunter

Prerequisite/s:

451-326 Cadastral Law and Surveying

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

A course of 26 lectures and 13 hours of practical work

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject the student should:

  • possess a detailed knowledge of the legal and administrative procedures associated with land development in Victoria; and

  • be able to advise potential clients of the respective benefits and disadvantages of different land development options.

Content:

Dealings in land: adverse possession, bringing land under the Transfer of Land Act, amendment of title, easements, past practices (Stratum/Strata/Cluster titles), Surveyor-General consent applications. Land Acquisition and Compensation procedures. Land Subdivision: Subdivision Act 1988 and associated regulations; planning and development controls and procedures; local government practices; documentation. Roads: creation; widening; closure; sale. Mining tenure in Victoria: survey requirements; extractive industry leases. Law relating to riparian and water rights.

Assessment:

Not more than two hours of written examination, plus written assignments and reports on practical work of not more than 20 pages in total. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
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