Below is further information and resources for working on public roads in Wollondilly and applying to Council for approval.
For any questions or clarification please contact Council on 02 4677 1100 or council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
As each application differs, pricing details can be found in the relevant application form. Fees are in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges.
Payment methods include credit card, cheque, EFT or cash (in person at Council's Administration Building). If your application is subject to additional fees, a Council Officer will contact you with details of the additional payment required.
Applications including supporting documentation must be lodged at least ten (10) working days prior to the commencement of any works. Please ensure all required documentation is attached to your application to avoid unnecessary delays.
In the event that your application will need to be submitted to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) for their review, any recommendations from LTC will be submitted to Council for approval. This process may take a minimum of eight (8) weeks.
Each application is tailored to the type of work, and the required documents may differ. Please refer to the individual application checklists for further information.
Certificate of Currency (for Insurance)
The Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance must be in the same name as the applicant, and be applicable for the construction work and/or other activity on or in the road reserve (Wollondilly Shire Council must be noted as an interested party).
Traffic Management
Traffic Management involves the preparation and selection of a Traffic Control Plan followed by the onsite implementation of the adopted plan’s requirements.
Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
To be prepared in accordance with Transport NSW's 'Traffic Control at Worksites Manual' to ensure proper control and regulation of traffic around a worksite
Traffic Control Plan (TCP) / Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS)
Selection or design and implementation of TCPs must only be undertaken by qualified and authorised person/persons who have passed Transport NSW's approved training courses. The TCP must include the name, certificate number and expiry date from the accredited person’s certificate.
Property Owner
As the property owner, you are responsible for the cost, construction and maintenance of your driveway, including any modifications to the kerb and gutter. It is also your responsibility to ensure that any work performed meets Council’s current design and construction specifications and that the contractors performing work are aware of these requirements. It is your responsibility to contact ‘Dial Before You Dig’ by calling 1100 to check for any utilities and services, that may be affected by your excavations.
You are required to contact Council to book inspections and notify when work is completed.
What restoration and defect liability works am I responsible for?
The applicant will be responsible for restoration of the site until Council is satisfied that the standards have been met.
Who is responsible for safety and public road assets during work/activity?
Any persons undertaking works/activities within the road reserve has a duty of care to ensure the safety of all affected persons, including motorists and pedestrians. Adequate safety systems, documentation and insurance should be implemented in order to avoid or manage an incident should an injury or property damage occur. The person undertaking the work/activity needs to be aware of their obligations to minimise the risk to themselves, the general public and Council. An essential part of the process is the provision of a fully compliant Traffic Management/Control Plan, which must be included with you application.
Ambulance: Ambulance-SouthwestSydneySectorAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au
Fire: Info@fire.nsw.gov.au & Southern.highlands@rfs.nsw.gov.au
Police Nepean: nepeantraffic@police.nsw.gov.au
Police Camden: camdtraf@police.nsw.gov.au
Police Campbelltown: cott2mar@police.nsw.gov.au
Transport Management Centre: tmc.comms@tmc.transport.nsw.gov.au
Picton Buslines: info@pictonbuslines.com.au
Busways: infoline@busways.com.au
Busabout: operationmanager@busabout.com.au
Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their enduring cultural and spiritual connection to Country and recognising their ongoing contribution to the Shire.
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