Works in the road reserve

If you wish to undertake any works within the road reserve, you need a works within the road reserve permit (also known as a road opening permit) from Council.

Step 1

Complete the works within the road reserve consent application.

Step 2

You will need to supply a traffic management plan and a completed traffic management approval form if your works:

• impact traffic
• block a road
• require roadwork signs on the road.

More information on Traffic Management Plan requirement and process.

You will be required to supply proof of public liability insurance for a minimum of $10 million.

Step 4

Take your completed documents (steps 1 to 3) to one of our Customer and Library Service Centres and pay the relevant fees. Alternatively, you can email the documents to Mitchell Shire and an officer will call you to take payment over the phone.

Applications will be processed within 10 business days.

Note

• incomplete document submission may delay processing time
• all applications will be considered in line with guidelines, policy and design standards and may be refused if it is not in line with these requirements.

Step 5

Book a pre-works inspection

Once you receive your permit (along with Councils requirements), you can begin your road opening works.

If you are required to have a pre-works inspection (will be defined in the permit) this can be booked by contacting the Engineering Department on 03 5734 6200.

Minimum 48-hour notice is required for an inspection appointment.

You are required to book a final inspection by contacting the Engineering Department on 03 5734 6200.

A Council officer will conduct an inspection to ensure reinstatement has been done correctly.

You are responsible for any damage in the area until we conduct a final inspection of the works.