Local Government and Roads Act Approvals

Section 68 Approvals

Council approval is required for the following works under the provisions of S68 Local Government Act 1993:

  • Water supply work (i.e. a new connection to the main, internal water connections);
  • Sewerage work (i.e. a new connection to the main, internal drainage lines);
  • Stormwater drainage work (i.e. new downpipes draining to the street);
  • On-site waste water management system serving the site;
  • Installation of a manufactured home or moveable dwelling; and
  • Solid fuel heaters.

Other Section 68 approvals include activities not related to building works such as waste management, activities on community land or public roads. You must complete this application form(PDF, 210KB) for a section 68 approval.

Road Act Approvals

Council approval is required for any work within the road reserve and this is called a Road Opening Permit. This is to ensure public safety is maintained and that there is no liability or risk imposed on Council. Council approval is required for the following types of building related activities under the provisions of S138 Roads Act 1993:

  • driveway crossings
  • vegetation removal
  • stormwater outlet to the kerb
  • hoarding
  • footpaths
  • storage of materials on the nature strip/footpath
  • works on the footpath ie (erection of a sign/s over footpath, construction vehicles parking on footpaths, etc)

Application forms are available here(PDF, 125KB).

 

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