You will need a Works and Drainage Permit (WDP) to undertake works that impact Manningham’s assets.

Manningham's assets are generally located on public land beyond the property boundary and can include:

• private property connections
• stormwater Connection
• water works
• sewer works
• gas works
• electricity works
• communication works
• larger scale utility works along a street
• geotechnical investigations
• other types of works.

A permit makes sure all completed works is to a suitable standard and that members of the public are safe at all times.
 

Works that need a permit

You will need a WDP if you are planning on doing any work on any of the assets listed above. This can include stormwater and general utility connection works for the following:

• private property connections
• larger scale utility works along a street
• geotechnical investigations
• other types of works.

Stormwater and drainage connection work

Only a qualified plumber can do any water tapping and stormwater drainage connection work.

With a stormwater connection, you will also need approval and an inspection.

The applicant is responsible for public safety and traffic management

The applicant is responsible for managing public safety if applying for the permit. They are also responsible for reinstating Manningham’s assets to our standards following the works. There might be a requirement for an applicant to produce traffic management plans before permit approval.

You should apply for a WDP at least 10 business days before you plan to start the works.

The permit fee is $384. We will issue an invoice after completing an initial assessment of the application. You are not required to pay up front.

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After receiving an application

After receiving your application and the documents, plans or drawings we require, we will make an assessment. We will also prepare the permit conditions. If we need further information, we will ask by email.

It may take up to 10 business days for us to email you an invoice. The permit approval will be sent after you’ve paid.

If you are no longer doing any work requiring a WDP, contact us to cancel your application or permit. If you have already made a payment and do not intend on doing the works, we will give you a refund.
 

Contact the coordinating road authority

You will need to contact the relevant coordinating road authority (CRA) before any work on a road reserve. The CRA will vary depending on whether the road reserve is under local, state or federal government control. To determine which CRA is relevant, contact us.

• Contact dial before you dig to find out if there are any utility services or infrastructure located below ground, either underneath or near your proposed works
• Code of practice for works within a road reserve
• A guide to working in the road reserve
• Companion to a guide to working in the road reserve brochure
• Consent to work on the road

You will need to include these in the site plan when applying.

• Local Government Act 2020 Victoria
• Road Management Act 2004 Victoria

You can use this permit to apply for:

• skip bins
• shipping containers

on council-owned land. 
 

How to apply

Download and complete the application form: 

and then:

• email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or
• post to Approvals and Compliance Unit, Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria 3108

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.

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 $130.
• 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.
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• 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 $161.90 (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.