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
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/service authority infrastructure.
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 contact number for booking an inspection is noted on the Works Consent document. Bookings can be made between 8:00am to 3:00pm for an inspection to be conducted on the next business day. All bookings are subject to scheduling availability. Inspections are only conducted between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Apply for a Consent for Works approval
To apply for Consent for Works approval, you must complete a Consent for Works application form and provide all the necessary documentation for assessment.
Download Consent to work within a Road Reserve or Drainage Easement
Concrete Maintenance Responsibilities in a Road Reserve
Council maintains all footpaths and kerbs except for those contained within the footprint of a crossover (vehicle crossing). Residents are responsible for the installation and/or maintenance of a crossover that will service their property, subject to obtaining a Consent for Works approval from Council.
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 requirements prior to submitting a Consent for Works application.
Council Standard Drawings
All proposed works and proposal designs are required to adhere to Council’s standard drawings. View Standard Drawings
Traffic Management Plans (TMP/MOU)
Depending on the location or scope of any proposed works, a Traffic Management Plan, in addition to a Consent for Works approval, may be required.
Further information regarding Traffic Management Plan requirements can be obtained from Council’s Traffic Engineering team via 1300 023 411.
TMP submissions are not to be submitted with the Consent for Works application. They must be submitted in a separate email directly to Council’s Traffic Engineering team for approval.
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 by visiting Site Environmental Management Plan.
SEMP submissions are to be submitted directly by completing the Site Environmental Management Plans application form.
Protection of Council Assets (Pre-Commencement Survey)
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, drainage pits, nature strips etc. For details of the notification process please refer to https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/building-planning/other-related-permits/protection-council-assets-pre-commencement-form
Permit for Works in Council Easements or Open Space land
Any proposed works affecting a Council easement, Council drainage infrastructure, or Council Open Space land will require a Works Permit. To apply for a Works Permit approval, you must complete a Consent for Works application form and provide all the necessary documentation for assessment.