An Occupation of Road Permit is required to close a road, footpath, naturestrip or operate a mobile crane on Council land within the City of Greater Dandenong. Road closure permits are generally only issued for a 24 hour period.
How to apply for a Occupation of Road Permit
CSO:
Customer must complete the online form available on our website.
Click here www.greaterdandenong.com this is the direct page on our website.
You can email URL link to customer using the new templates in our Outlook
Permit Fee:
Due to the varying scenarios of these requests, advise the customer to complete the form. A member of the Community Amenity team will then contact them with the applicable fee. If the customer insists on knowing the fee beforehand, email the Community Amenity team to follow up with them directly.
Other information for this permit
Proof of a $20 million public liability insurance cover will be required to be uploaded when submitting the application.
If your work or event impacts vehicular or pedestrian traffic (including closing nature strips) a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will also be required in addition to the permit.
Permit conditions
- It can not cause any undue obstruction to pedestrians or traffic
- Appropriate safety barriers and lighting to be placed around work area so as to ensure safety of pedestrians
- Any damage or defacing of footpaths, garden beds or nature strips is to be repaired by the permit holder
- Road closures only: the applicant must notify the relevant service and emergency authorities 7 days prior to the commencement of works, should a full road closure be proposed
- Mobile cranes only: permit holder must maintain $20 million public liability insurance
Mobile Crane Permits
Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
In accordance with the Road Management Act, Council charges a fee for assessing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs) for works on local roads. Applications received will be issued an invoice, which must be paid prior to Council providing consent for the proposed traffic management works.