Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) Unless land between the existing and proposed alignments of a road has been sold, a local government may acquire the land instead of paying compensation for injurious affection.
(2) If, after a notice of realignment is served, land between the existing and proposed alignments of a road has been cleared of all structures, a local government may, and, if required by the owner of the land, must, acquire the land.
(3) Land acquired under subsection (1) or (2) must be dedicated for public use as a road within 3 months after its acquisition.
(4) Compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land under subsection (1) or (2), if not agreed between the parties, must be assessed as at the date of the acquisition.