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An asset protection permit is needed before starting any construction that may affect council owned assets like footpaths, roads, drains and signs. This makes sure any damage is minimised and repaired without cost to ratepayers. Find out how to get an asset protection permit.
An asset protection permit is needed before starting any construction that may affect council owned assets like footpaths, roads, drains and signs. This makes sure any damage is minimised and repaired without cost to ratepayers. Find out how to get an asset protection permit.
Protecting public assets during construction video transcript (DOCX, 16.51KB)
Generally, we will need a security deposit before works can commence. This will be used to fix any damage if assets are not repaired properly, otherwise, it will be refunded in full. The amount will vary depending on the extent of the works and potential for damage.
You need to get the permit at least 7 days before starting any construction or works.
To store materials, occupy land or erect a hoarding on public land such as the footpath or nature strip you need to complete the hoarding or occupation of the road application form. Applications can be submitted via email: enquiries [at] bayside.vic.gov.au or in person at Council's Corporate Centre, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham from 8.30am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) or via post PO Box 27, Sandringham VIC 3191.
Hoarding or occupation of the road application form (DOC, 167.50KB)
To erect any plant and equipment on public land such as the road, footpath or nature strip you need to complete the Plant & Equipment Road Occupation Permit application form. Some examples of plant and equipment include a crane, cherry picker, concrete pump or excavator. Applications can be submitted via email: enquiries [at] bayside.vic.gov.au or in person at Council's Corporate Centre, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham from 8.30am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) or via post PO Box 27, Sandringham VIC 3191.
Plant and Equipment Road Occupancy Permit Application (DOCX, 64.23KB)
For any works to an existing or new vehicle crossing from the road over the footpath, you need to apply and pay online for a vehicle crossing permit.
To connect into Bayside's stormwater drainage system including kerb and channel you need to complete a stormwater tapping permit application. Applications can be submitted via email: enquiries [at] bayside.vic.gov.au or in person at Council's Corporate Centre, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham from 8.30am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) or via post PO Box 27, Sandringham VIC 3191.
Stormwater tapping permit application (DOCX, 351.10KB)
To excavate in a road, nature strip or footpath for any purpose, e.g. sewer, stormwater or water connection, you need to complete a road opening permit application. Applications can be submitted via email: enquiries [at] bayside.vic.gov.au or in person at Council's Corporate Centre, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham from 8.30am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) or via post PO Box 27, Sandringham VIC 3191.
Road opening permit application (DOCX, 348.59KB)
All works affecting our assets and infrastructure must be designed, constructed and reinstated according to our public asset engineering drawings.
In exceptional cases, we may arrange reinstatement on behalf of applicants at their expense.