Get approval for a works zone

An on-street works zone, sometimes known as a construction loading zone, is a section of road where vehicles involved in construction work can stop.

Project Status: When you need to do this

Works zones are provided to aid the efficient and safe operation of construction activity.

Generally, all loading and unloading associated with construction will be accommodated within the development site.

If this is not feasible, we may consider an on-street works zone.

A driver can stop in a works zone if they are driving a vehicle that is involved in construction work or dropping off or picking up passengers.

Traffic operations

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What you need to do

Complete the application form

• The form details applicable fees and charges, required documentation and submission dates.
• Fill in all fields. Your application may be delayed if you do not provide adequate information on this form.

Lodge the form by email or in person

• Email [email protected] .
• Visit a customer service centre.

Emailed forms and payment

Please do not include payment details with this form. We will contact you to obtain payment.

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Before you start

Unsuitable works zone locations

• Bus zones
• Taxi zones
• Bus lanes or clearways
• Within 20m of an intersection with traffic lights
• Within 10m of an intersection without traffic lights.

Works zones may not be permitted in areas that are signposted No Parking, No Stopping or where we deem it unsuitable.

Construction traffic management plan

Hoisting from a works zone

Trees within or next to a works zone

After you finish

If our officers support your application, it will be presented to the Local Pedestrian Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee (LPCTCC) for review and recommendation. The LPCTCC is an advisory body only. Proposals recommended by the LPCTCC must be formally approved by Council or authorised staff under delegated authority.

The final fees will be calculated. The applicant must pay 26 weeks kerbside usage fee and security deposit in advance before the installation of the works zone. Each following kerbside usage fee payment will be for a minimum of 26 weeks.

When determining the application, we may impose additional conditions of approval.

If things all go to plan

If the application is approved, the works zone will be installed 14 days after the receipt of the security deposit, kerbside use fees and notification to nearby properties.