Apply for a Road Opening Permit

A VicRoads M.O.A. is required from the Coordinating Road Authority to conduct work in a road reserve (e.g. public/arterial roads). Additionally, under the Road Safety (Road Rules Regulations), if a major traffic control item (e.g. introducing a speed reduction or the installation of temporary traffic lights) is to be utilised, a M.O.A. must be obtained.

Apply for a VicRoads M.O.A

Site plan/drawing must clearly show the following: (a) the area of the opening including all dimensions; and (b) safety measures (signs, barricades, line markings etc.) for the management of pedestrians.

The plan must show all safety measures for the management of traffic and pedestrian safety (e.g. signs, barricades, flashing lights etc.) and clear dimensions (e.g. area of use, area remaining, distance from any intersections), and any obstructions (e.g. signs, trees, bicycle racks, street furniture) in accordance with the AS1742.3 temporary roadwork’s code of practice. The applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the plan.

A legal point of discharge must be obtained before a permit for Stormwater drainage works can be issued.

Request a legal point of discharge

Prior to commencement of works, site condition photos are required to establish/confirm the extent of reinstatement on completion of works.

Obligation to insure: The Permit Holder shall at all times during the agreed Term, be the holder of a current Public Liability Policy of insurance (“The Public Liability Policy”) in respect of the activities specified herein in the name of the Permit Holder providing coverage for a minimum sum of $10M (or more). The Public Liability Policy shall be affected with an insurer approved by the Council. The Public Liability Policy shall cover such risks and be subject only to such conditions and exclusions as are approved by the Council and shall extend to cover the Council in respect to claims for personal injury or property damage arising out of the negligence of the Hirer/User/Permit holder.

Council’s indemnity: The Permit Holder agrees to indemnify and to keep indemnified, the Council, its servants and agents, and each of them from and against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, penalties, demands and damages whatsoever which may be brought or made or claimed against them, or any of them, in connection with the Permit Holders performance or purported performance of its obligations under the Permit once granted and be directly related to the negligent acts, errors or omission of the Permit Holder.

Privacy Statement: The personal information requested on this form is being collected by the council for purposes of assessment in accordance with Local Law No. 2 Neighbourhood Amenity. The personal information will be used solely by the council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. The applicant understands that the personal information provided is for the purpose of considering the application for an Asset Protection Permit and that he or she may apply to the council for access to the information. Requests for access and or correction should be made to Freedom of Information Officer, Governance, Bayside City Council.