Please note that due to a system upgrade, Consent for Work inspection bookings will not be available for the 24 or 28 January 2025. 

What is a Road Reserve?

The road reserve is the section of land between property boundaries that encompasses the footpath, nature strip, kerb and channel, road shoulder and roadway.

Consent for Works on Road Reserves

Consent for Works

As per the Road Management Act 2004, Consent for Works approval is required from Council before any proposed works can be commenced within a road reserve where Council is the designated coordinating authority.

Works may include proposals such as:

  • The construction, extension, or relocation of crossovers.
  • The reinstatement of Council assets such as footpaths.
  • The installation of service connections (also known as tapping’s).
  • Excavations for service proving or geotechnical surveying.
  • The installation of utility authority infrastructure.

To apply for consent to work approval, you are required to download and complete a Consent for Works application form.

Download Consent to work within a Road Reserve or Drainage Easement

Assessment of Applications

A Consent for Works application will be assessed within 20 business days as per Road Management Act guidelines. Council is unable to expedite individual applications.

Inspection Bookings

The telephone number for booking an inspection is noted on the Works Consent document. Bookings can be made between 8:00 am to 3:30pm for an inspection to be conducted on the next business day. All bookings are dependent on scheduling availability. Inspections are only conducted between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. 

Crossovers (Vehicle crossings)

If you wish to construct, extend, or relocate a crossover, it is recommended that you read the ‘Crossover Guidelines Brochure’ to make yourself aware of certain conditions and requirements prior to submitting a Consent for Works application.

Crossover Guidelines Brochure

Typical Crossover Diagram

Council Standard Drawings

All proposed crossover works and proposal designs are to adhere to the Council’s standard drawings.

View Standard Drawings

Traffic Management Plans (TMP/MOU)

Depending on the location or scope of the proposed works, a Traffic Management Plan, in addition to a Consent for Works, may be required for the whole period of the work activity. 

Further information regarding Traffic Management Plan requirements can be obtained from Council’s Traffic Engineering team via 1300 023 411.

TMP submissions are to be submitted directly to the Traffic Engineering team for approval and not with the Consent for Works application.

Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP/EMP)

Works that have the potential to impact the environment, including storm water drainage systems, native vegetation, etc. will require the submission of a Site Environmental Management Plan.

Further information regarding Site Environmental Management Plans can be obtained from  Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP).

Protection of Council Assets

Prior to the commencement of any building works on a property (including works that do not require a building permit), Council must be notified of any existing damage to road assets, footpaths, kerb and channel, drainage pits, nature strips etc. For details of the notification process please refer to Protection of Council Assets.

Works in Easements, on Drainage Infrastructure or Council land

Any proposed works affecting a Council easement, Council drainage infrastructure or Council owned or managed land will require a Works Permit. To apply for a works permit approval, you are required to download and complete the Consent for Works application form.

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