Works Permits

Service authorities, residents, contractors, developers and builders etc are required to obtain works permits for works to be undertaken within road reserves and parks including:

construction and widening of driveways;
connection of property drains to stormwater drainage system or kerb and channel;
installation of utility services such as water, sewerage, electricity, gas and telecommunications;
any other excavation works.

Works permits can be obtained from Latrobe City's offices at Traralgon, Morwell or Moe or by making written requests.

The objectives of the works permit process are:

Protection of Latrobe City's assets;
Protection of service authorities' assets;
To ensure that works within road reserves and parks are carried out in accordance with Latrobe City standards;
To ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

The following situations also require permits to be issued by Council prior to works commencing:

Vehicle Crossings

The construction or alteration of any vehicle crossing in the Latrobe City requires a permit to be obtained prior to commencement of work. In the following cases written council approval must also be obtained:

A vehicle crossing already exists for the property and the new crossing would be an additional point of access. (If the existing crossing is to become redundant, then it must be removed and the kerb reinstated at the permit holder's cost)
The vehicle crossing will be wider than 3 metres, this includes widening an existing vehicle crossing beyond 3 metres.

Download application form for vehicle crossing permit:

footpaths

Please contact Council for a copy of the relevant standard drawings.

Click to view the following documents:

Stormwater Connections

Approval by an authorised Council Officer is required for the connection of property stormwater drainage to the specified legal point of discharge.

Building Site Asset Inspection

In order to protect council assets in the vicinity of building construction or renovation works, a permit must be obtained prior to commencement of work. This permit covers the inspection of assets, such as kerb and footpath, within the road reserve prior to works commencing and then a follow up inspection after completion of works. Any damage found to have been caused during construction will need to be reinstated by the permit holder at their cost.

Temporary Occupation of Road Reserve

A permit must be obtained if you wish to temporarily occupy one lane or more of a road during works.