Way Leave

Way leave refers to a legal right or permission granted by a property owner or landowner to allow certain activities, such as the construction, maintenance, or use of roads, pipelines, utility lines, railways, or other transportation and infrastructure projects, to pass through or across their land. Essentially, way leave is a legal agreement that enables the passage or installation of infrastructure across private land while compensating the landowner for any inconveniences or impacts. 

Way leave agreements can be temporary or permanent, depending on the nature of the infrastructure and the needs of the project. Temporary agreements are common for construction projects, while permanent way leaves are often established for utilities and transportation routes.