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Posted 08 August 2018
Category: Strata
Question: | What is the definition of a rock anchor? |
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Answer: | An anchor inserted below the ground and used to stabilise earth, sand or rock adjacent to excavation work, and which may be safely de-stressed or removed upon completion of the works. |
Question: | What are the differences between permanent anchors, temporary anchors and temporary removable strand anchors? |
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Answer: | Strands in the permanent anchors remain tensioned permanently and the strands in the temporary anchors are de-tensioned (i.e the tensioning plate is unscrewed and the anchor tendon is left in place to rust out). Temporary removable strand anchors are the same as standard temporary anchors except the anchors cable is also removed by unscrewing it from the cemented-in end, leaving just a lump of concrete to be excavated if you ever excavate down to that level. |
Question: | How is a rock anchor installed? |
Answer: | See video for a visual representation |
Question: | How is a rock anchor tensioned? |
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Answer: | See video for a visual representation |
Please note: The structural integrity of your building should not be affected as the anchor strands are inserted into the rock under the building and then tensioned. As shown in the video a diagonal hole is drilled and the anchor stands inserted, the ends cemented into place and then the anchor cables tensioned up and locked off.
Question: | What actions can developers take if you refuse the access for the rock anchors and the crane swing? |
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Answer: | The developer could either:
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Question: | Who may apply for a neighbouring land access order? |
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Answer: | Under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 2000 (NSW) s 7:
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Question: | What powers do the Court have to create easements (a right to cross or otherwise use someone else’s land for a specific purpose? |
Answer: | Under the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) s 88K:
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Question: | What are the Council fees for rock anchoring into a property? |
Answer: | These are the applicable fees for several councils as listed:
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***The information contained in this article is general information only and not legal advice. The currency, accuracy and completeness of this article (and its contents) should be checked by obtaining independent legal advice before you take any action or otherwise rely upon its contents in any way