A Road Opening Permit approval is usually sought for the purpose of construction (or associated works) along a road, or roads reserve, that is within Council’s jurisdiction. The permit is sought under the Roads Act 1993, and the applicant is required to apply for permission prior to undertaking any works.
Works that might require a Road Opening Permit approval
- Irrigation channels
- Underbore testing or drilling any section of roads or road reserve
- Repairs or installation of services or service pipes (water, sewer, stormwater)
- Erection of a sign
- Concreting
- Upgrade of roads or intersections
- Culvert installations
This application does not cover permanent driveways or replacing redundant driveways with new footpaths. These require a 'Driveway/Crossover Application' to be completed.
Things to consider:
Your application must be submitted with the details below. An application fee is also required to complete the process of issuing approval.
- site plans
- a description of works including time and dates
Through the assessment process you may also be asked for the following, depending on the nature of the works:
- Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS - such as GAME or GOTraffic can produce – by licenced practitioners only). This is to ensure correct and compliant use of public notification will be in place during construction (sign boards, traffic lights, use of traffic cones, etc).
- Builder’s insurance details