We've had a little hiccup in the process the last few weeks or so. There is a difference between a Disclosure Plan and a Survey Plan. The NBN (National Broadband Network - fibre optic rather than asynchronous digital subscriber line or ADSL (yes I'm a geek) ) was one of the differences for us. Sewer lines, power boxes and lines, even street lights were listed on our plan, but the NBN was not.
On one of our weekly outings to the block we came across a Communications pit installed by the lovely chaps at Telstra, right where our driveway should be. Now this doesn't sound too pleasant and from a structural point of view it's not. If the pit remained we would need to have it reinforced to allow car rather than pedestrian traffic. We'd have to apply to council for the privilege (and payment) and then find a nice way of covering it up. All of this would naturally cost more money. It's a song I'm hearing a lot lately.
However, our Developer is awesome! He had a meeting with Telstra and the box has been moved. And not at our expense.
The visit on the weekend confirmed the relocation. We have survey pegs in, top soil and grass seed, a lovely light post overlooking our front yard. The land is set to be sent to council for approval! Can't wait to be real land owners!
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