65. Service Provider Selection
(1) The LTA may, after consultation with the affected service providers and other interested
parties, issue an order directing one or more service providers to develop or to assist in the
development of a service provider selection or service provider pre-selection plan, for
approval and implementation by order of the LTA.
(2) In considering whether to implement service provider selection or service provider preselection, the LTA shall have due regard to the costs of such capabilities, and the availability
of technology that permits the intended capabilities on a cost-effective basis.
(3) The costs of introducing service provider selection or service provider pre-selection systems
and the ongoing costs of administering service provider selection or service provider preselection shall be recovered from service providers in accordance with applicable rules or
orders.
PART XIII
ACCESS TO PROPERTY
66. Access to Government Land and Facilities
(1) Where a service provider cannot, on commercially reasonable terms:
(a) obtain the consent of the government authority having jurisdiction over
government land or a government facility to construct, maintain or operate
telecommunications network facilities on that government land or facility; or
(b) gain access to the pole, duct, tower or other supporting structure of a
telecommunications, electrical power, or other utility transmission system
constructed on government land or a government facility, that is owned or
controlled by a government authority,
the service provider may apply to the LTA for assistance.
(2) Upon receipt of an application for assistance in accordance with Section 66 (1), the
LTA shall consult with the concerned government authority and attempt to find a
solution acceptable to both the service provider and the government authority.
67. Access to Private Land and Facilities
(1) Where a service provider:
(a) requires access to private land or private facilities to construct, maintain or
operate telecommunications network facilities or to provide
telecommunications services; and