Working in Road Reserves

A road reserve is the area between the property lines, including the nature strip, footpaths and road.

To conduct works within a Council road reserve - such as constructing a vehicle crossing or connecting to a drain - you must first apply for Council's consent. You must also apply for an Asset Protection Permit - this can be done at the same time by completing the online form below.

Apply for consent and Asset Protection permit 

Please allow at least 10 business days for the application to be assessed. A fee of $255 applies to all Asset Protection Permit applications. Additional fees apply to works within a road reserve and are outlined in the table below.


 Works other than minor works Minor works

On roadway, shoulder or pathway Not on roadway, shoulder or pathway On roadway, shoulder of pathway Not on roadway, shoulder or pathway
Other roads, speed over 50km/h $649.30 $353.20 $142.80 $90.20
Other roads, speed under 50km/h $353.20 $90.20 $142.80 $90.20

 

Examples of application fees:

  • Minor works not on roadway, shoulder, pathway ($90.20)
    e.g. water tapping, sewer connection, drainage connection. 
  • Minor works (not affecting more than 8.5m2) on roadway, shoulder or pathway ($90.20)
    e.g. driveway crossing, sewer, water, electrical, or telecommunication trenching works etc.
  • Works not on roadway, shoulder, pathway with road speed <50km/h ($142.80)
    Sewer, water or electrical, or telecommunication trenching works etc. (typically > 100m of trenching).
  • Works (affecting more than 8.5m2) on roadway, shoulder, pathway with road speed <50km/h ($142.80)
    Crossing, sewer, water or electrical, or telecommunication trenching works etc.
  • Works not on roadway, shoulder, pathway with road speed >50km/h ($353.20)
     Crossing, sewer, water or electrical, or telecommunication trenching works etc. (typically > 100m of trenching).
  • Works (affecting more than 8.5m2) on roadway, shoulder, pathway with road speed > 50km/h ($649.30)
    Sewer, water or electrical, or telecommunication trenching works etc.
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