Public Works

Grimshaw & Co represents property owners affected by land acquisition under the Public Works Act.

Whether the public works project is at the planning stage or formal steps have been taken to acquire the land, we provide sound advice on your rights under the Public Works Act and Resource Management Act.

We can assist in having your land acquired at a time that suits you, recommend expert valuers to assess full market value and undertake negotiations with the acquiring authority, in order to achieve the best possible outcome. We are able to provide representation before the Land Valuation Tribunal, if required.

In most cases our legal fees will be covered by the authority undertaking the public work.

Notices of Requirement or Designations are in place to protect the land required for the following projects.

Contact us to find out if your property is affected, and if so, how you can have your property acquired early.