The Healthy Ageing Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows partnership with community organisations to improve the health and quality of life of older adults in Manningham. 

What does the grant hope to achieve?

The aim of the grant is to:

• respond to a specific need in the ageing Manningham community
• be inclusive and allow all members of the ageing community to participate, including targeted responses that enable vulnerable older individuals, families, carers, and groups to participate in local activities and opportunities
• foster an inclusive and harmonious community, drawing strength from difference and diversity
• enhance the health and wellbeing of the Manningham ageing community
• support a safer and more resilient community
• encourage collaboration between Council, groups, and organisations for the benefit of the ageing community.

When does the funding round begin?

How much funding is available for the grant?

Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for one financial year. There’s no repeat funding.

The estimated allocation for the healthy ageing grants category is $80,000 per annum.

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Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.

This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals. 

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Why do you need this permit?

You will need an asset protection permit for any building work that can potentially damage or destroy Manningham assets. These include:

• roads, right of way and laneways
• footpaths
• kerb and channels
• nature strips
• trees
• signage and street furniture.

The permit helps us monitor potential damage. This keeps people safe and authorises us to make sure damaged public assets are fixed.

Which activities need a permit?

All building activities and projects require a building permit including:

• construction of a new dwelling, garage, or shed
• demolitions
• internal or external renovations
• subdivision of land
• pool construction
• construction of pool, decking, pergola, veranda, patio or alfresco areas.

Who is the permit applicant?

An applicant is any person or company who is responsible for the works. They will be responsible and liable for any damages and repairs required to the satisfaction of Manningham. The permit also protects the applicant from paying for any damages present prior to the commencement of building work.

What are the penalties for not having a permit?

A property owner or an applicant may be breaching local laws and can receive an infringement notice or penalty if they don’t obtain a permit. Enforcement actions can also lead to legal prosecution and the Magistrate’s Court will determine the punishment.

When do you need the permit?

If you are an owner or builder, you must obtain a permit at least 10 business days before the commencement of any works.

Applications take about 10 business days to process. A permit will only be issued once the permit fee and bond have been paid.

How much does it cost?

If the total costs of works are under $1 million

A non-refundable permit fee is $440 plus a security bond determined by the works and land.

If the total costs of works are $1 million or above

A non-refundable permit fee will range between $621 and $20,000 plus the required security bond. The amount payable will depend on the scope and value of the development. The permit fee will be determined by the City Infrastructure manager.

Security bond

Our asset protection officer will determine the security bond after an initial site inspection. We will make a security bond determination after a site inspection. The amount will range between $1000 and $20,000. The amount will consider the nature and extent of the works.

Commercial developments of works that pose a higher risk to our assets may incur a bond greater than $20,000.

When will your security bond be refunded?

If there is no damage or the applicant repairs any damage after the completion of building work, the applicant will receive a refund for the security bond.

A bond may be used to remedy:

• a breach of permit conditions
• any damages caused by the works.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to repair damage caused by other authorities before receiving a security bond refund. If we are required to repair any damages that exceeds the bond amount further charges may apply. The applicant will receive a separate invoice in such an event.

The fee increase covers road asset administration and associated inspection costs of the permits.

How to cancel

If you are no longer doing any work requiring an asset protection permit, contact us to cancel your application or permit. If you have already made a payment, a decision will be made on any applicable refund.

Related links

Apply for a hoarding permit

Apply for vehicle crossing permit

Apply for works, drainage and stormwater connection permit

When is traffic management needed?

If you are conducting works or events on or near the road, it is important to ensure that:

• other road users can continue to use the road safely
• there is minimal disruptions as far as possible.

If you are planning to conduct works or events that’ll impact traffic on our roads. This includes impacts on pedestrians, cyclists and general traffic, you will need to ensure that:

• you have given appropriate warning to other road users about the works
• you are protecting other road users from potential hazards.

Who needs to apply

You will need our consent if you require traffic control devices such as bollards or signage to manage traffic around your works or event.

Who doesn't need to apply

Works managers working for utility companies and public transport operators are pre-authorised to erect traffic control devices and don’t need our consent under traffic management regulations.

When do you need to apply?

Submit your application at least 10 business days before your planned works. This lets us process your application on time and also allows us to review and amend an application if required.

How much does it cost?

Fees apply for all applications.

• For full road closures, the fee is $134.90.
• For lane closures and other minor traffic management, the fee is $105.

After receiving your application, we will review your Traffic Management Plan and provide you with an invoice listing your payment options.

How to apply

To apply for consent you'll need:

• A completed application form. 

• A suitable traffic management plan prepared by a qualified person or company.
• A copy of your Public Liability Insurance certificate of currency (minimum cover $20 Million).

Depending on your proposed traffic management and the impact on the road network, you may also need other documents, such as a detour plan or aftercare plan.

If your works or event impacts a Department of Transport (DoT) arterial road or requires major traffic control devices we can’t authorise, you’ll also need a Memorandum of Authorisation from DoT. You can find more info on DoT’s website.

We will require confirmation DoT has approved any traffic management on their roads.

After preparing your application, send the completed form with all necessary documents to us via email.

This application is only for consent to erect temporary control devices. Depending on your works, you might need other approvals.
 

What happens next?

Allow 10 business days for us to review your application and for any amendments that may be necessary. We will contact you if we need further information or amendments to your application.

How to cancel

Contact us to cancel your application.

Related links

Victorian Code of Practice - Worksite Safety Traffic Management 2010

Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management

Road Safety Traffic Management Regulations 2019

Australian Standard AS1742.3:2019 - Traffic control for works on roads

When do you need an access across reserves permit?

You need an access across reserves permit to get access to private property through an adjoining Council reserve or Council property for any building works or similar.

There are some reasons where we may not issue a permit depending on:

• seasonal conditions - we are less likely to approve a permit during winter as there is a higher likelihood of damage to our reserves and land or
• environmentally sensitive areas. 

Who can apply?

The property owner and/or their contractor can apply for this permit.

How much does it cost?

The application fee is $168.00 (non-refundable).

You will also need to pay a refundable security deposit (minimum $250 to $2,000 plus).

How to apply

To apply for consent you will need:

• A completed application form

• Supporting documentation.

How to cancel

Contact us to cancel your application.

When do you need a vehicle crossing permit?

A vehicle crossing is sometimes known as a driveway that is on Manningham land.

If you are planning on doing any of the following works to a vehicle crossing, you will need a permit:

• constructing a new vehicle crossing
• altering an existing vehicle crossing
• repairing a vehicle crossing
• replacing a vehicle crossing.

A vehicle crossing permit is to make sure you complete the works to the standards we require. A permit also ensures the works are safe.

Who can apply for a permit?

If you are planning to do works to a vehicle crossing, you will need to get a permit. An applicant can be:

• a homeowner
• a builder
• a concreter
• a developer.

The person who gets the permit is responsible for the works.

The permit application process

The permit application process takes approximately 10 to 15 business days. The approved permit is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

How much does it cost?

The cost for an application is $327.

For any required re-inspection a fee of $188 applies.

You will receive an invoice after an initial assessment. You do not need to pay upfront.

You can pay using our online service. Just use the permit reference number VC or other payment options outlined on the invoice.

How to apply

Apply online. Include as much detail as you can in your application and can include basic plans. This helps us understand what works you are doing.

After receiving your application, we will complete an assessment and prepare the permit conditions.

We will contact you to discuss any problems with the proposed works.

You will receive an invoice for the application fee after submitting your form. You will get the invoice within 10 business days.

If there’s no issues, you will receive your permit a couple of days after paying the invoice.

For complex vehicle crossing works, the approval process may take longer.

What vehicle crossing standards do you have to follow?

We reserve the right to revoke permits at any time. We may also allow an extension before the permit expires. Extensions are generally only for a couple of weeks and are not always approved.

The vehicle crossing must conform to our standards, specifications and requirements. We will supervise the construction.

Vehicle crossings must be a minimum of 3 metres and a maximum of 4 metres in width, with 6 metre widths maximum in special circumstances. Unless, approved as part of a planning permit. You will find the exact details of approved works in the permit.

The number of vehicle crossings and widths of vehicle crossings allowed per property are in the table below.

How to cancel

Contact us if you want to cancel your application.