Prior to carrying out any works that affect Council’s roads, an application to carry out work on roads is required to be submitted. If approval is granted, it will be subject to conditions.
The type of works that require approval include:
- Building work where it encroaches onto a footpath or roadway
- Cleaning or painting of buildings from footpaths or roadways
- Construction of driveways and property accesses (for more information click here)
- Construction of road works not associated with development approvals which are handled through the Planning approval process
- Controlled Burns – For controlled burns in front of your property, you are required to contact your fire warden. Your fire warden will assess your application and then may issue a permit. If a permit is issued, Council require the Queensland Rural Fire Service to carry out the controlled burn on your behalf.
- Installation of pipes or other infrastructure on a road reserve
- Planting of street trees on footpaths fronting their block of land - Guidelines for street tree planting can be found under the Urban Trees section of Council's website.
- Temporary closure of roads (full and partial)
- Vegetation Clearing (for more information click here)
- Any other activities which affect a road reserve.
If you are unsure if an approval is required, contact the Engineering Services team on 1300 883 699 or via email.
Private pipelines
Council may approve the installation of private pipelines in road reserves in accordance with Subordinate Local law 1.15.
In the assessment process, Council will give consideration to the proposed location and possible detrimental effects on the use of the road reserve.
If approved, the maintenance of the pipeline remains the responsibility of the person given approval for the installation. Council will need to be indemnified from liability arising from the installation of the pipeline.
An initial application form and fee is required and ongoing fees apply. An application to carry out work on roads will also be required to allow the installation to occur.
Further information can be obtained from Council’s Engineering Services team on 1300 883 699 or via email.
Gates and grids
Council may approve the installation of gates or grids in road reserves in accordance with Subordinate Local Law 1.16.
If approved, the maintenance of gates or grids remains the responsibility of the person given approval for the installation.
An initial application form and fee is required and ongoing fees apply. An application to carry out work on roads will also be required to allow the actual installation to occur.
Further information can be obtained from Council’s Engineering Services team on 1300 883 699 or via email.
Heavy Vehicle Access
For information regarding all heavy vehicle access requirements and applying for a permit, contact the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Visit their website to apply for a permit.
Further information can be obtained from Council’s Engineering Services team on 1300 883 699 or via email.