Sutherland Shire Council v Sydney Water Corporation [2008] NSWLEC 303

Land and Environment Court of New South Wales

CITATION : Sutherland Shire Council v Sydney Water Corporation [2008] NSWLEC 303

APPLICANT PARTIES : Sutherland Shire Council RESPONDENT Sydney Water Corporation

FILE NUMBER(S) : 30769 of 2007

CORAM: Sheahan J

KEY ISSUES: Compulsory Acquisition of Land :- market value of open space land where no comparable sales exist; compensation payable for loss of freehold and easements taken over land; injurious affection

Conveyancing Act 1919 LEGISLATION CITED: Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 Local Government Act 1919

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