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                    Traffic Management Plans

                    A sign 'Footpath closed' directing pedestrians around road/path works which are fenced off
                    If you’re planning any works or need to occupy a road, street, lane or footpath within our municipality, you must apply for a permit and submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) with your application.

                    TMPs ensure the safety and amenity of all road and footpath users and set out how traffic, pedestrians and access will be managed in the impacted area. 

                    This is in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004 and the Road Safety Act 1986.  

                    Requirements of a TMP 

                    A TMP must cover all temporary changes to traffic conditions, road and footpath occupation and traffic detours.  

                    All TMPs submitted to us should: 

                    • be prepared by a suitably qualified professional 
                    • follow the format guide outlined in the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works  
                    • use up-to-date, accurate and consistent information. 

                    We have detailed traffic management requirements in the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works

                    TMP guide

                    We will review any proposed road or footpath occupation and the impact on all road and footpath users prior to issuing your permit. 

                    Refer to Table 15.8 in the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works for our TMP format guide. 

                    ​Section
                    ​Content
                    ​1. Works description
                    • ​Contact details 
                    • Site location plan 
                    • Dates and times of work 
                    • Frequency and duration of roadway or footpath closures 
                    • Detour routes and route impacts for all road users 
                    • Routes, volumes and timing of heavy vehicle movements 
                    ​2. Stakeholder engagement
                    • ​Copies of any required third party agency approvals (see 6.3 and 7) 
                    • Details of consultation and notification undertaken (see 15.5) 
                    ​3. Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS)

                    ​Scale diagram(s) with adequate dimensions and clearly labelled streets, clearly showing all:

                    • changes to traffic conditions 
                    • areas where the footpath or roadway will be closed (including why the closure is required and how you have minimised its extent and duration) 
                    • proposed redirections or detours 
                    • dimensions of clear widths provided for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles adjacent to any closure 
                    • extents of movement and operation of any heavy vehicles or mobile plant (where applicable) 
                    • placement of works advisory and traffic control devices and traffic controllers 
                    • after hours arrangements when work is not being conducted at the site, but the area cannot be safely reopened to the public (as required). 

                    An example Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) (PDF 3.1 MB) is provided of a suitable standard.

                    Short-term traffic management

                    You must have a permit for short-term works (less than four weeks) where you’re occupying public space.  

                    This includes occupying public space for construction, connecting to stormwater, installing hoarding or operating a mobile crane from the road. 

                    Long-term traffic management

                    If you need long-term traffic management (four or more weeks) to facilitate your building activity, you’ll need to prepare a Construction Traffic Impact Assessment (CTIA).  This was formerly referred to as a Construction Traffic Management Plan.  

                    You’ll also need to apply for a Construction Management Plan (CMP).

                    Construction Traffic Impact Assessment (CTIA) 

                    The CTIA is part of your Construction Management Plan (CMP). It must account for all demolition, excavation and construction work on your project.  

                    Your CTIA should assess existing traffic conditions and detail your plans to manage safety and amenity in the affected public space.

                    We have detailed CTIA requirements in the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works

                    Requirements of a CTIA

                    We have specific requirements relating to CTIAs.  

                    Our approval of your CTIA affects your eligibility for other permits. 

                    Any parking changes and works activities requiring permits (such as the installation of temporary protective structures) must be in your approved CTIA. 

                    All CTIAs submitted for approval should be: 

                    • prepared by a suitably qualified transport consultant 
                    • submitted at the start of a project so that we have enough time to consider your proposal and give you feedback. 

                    You’ll need to apply for permits to: 

                    • implement any changes to road configuration 
                    • conduct works activities in the road
                    • make any changes to assets or infrastructure located on the road. 

                    CTIA guide

                    ​Your CTIA should follow the format guide outlined in Table 15.9 in the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works. 

                    ​Section
                    ​Content
                    ​Tables / charts and enclosures
                    ​1. Introduction
                    • ​Project summary information
                    • ​N/A
                    ​2. Locality

                    ​Identification and description of key considerations of the area affected by the works, including:

                    • safety and amenity 
                    • access 
                    • stakeholder (see 6 Stakeholder engagement).
                    • ​Locality map 
                    • Road use hierarchy plan 
                    • Photographs of key elements of the location 
                    ​3. Staging
                    • ​Timing, description and coordination of  each stage of work 
                    • Project timelines 
                    • Heavy vehicle movement volumes (by place, time and type of vehicle) 
                    ​4. Road use
                    • ​Analysis of existing road use 
                    • ​Analysis of existing road use
                    ​5. Impact
                    • ​Descriptions and impacts of the proposed short-term and long-term traffic management treatments involved in facilitating the project 
                    • ​Impact (by transport mode, place and time)
                    ​6. Mitigation
                    • Description of how expected impacts will be mitigated, and how the existing and anticipated needs of road users and local  stakeholders will be met
                    • ​N/A
                    ​7. Implementation
                    • Description of proposed processes for implementation, monitoring and maintenance 
                    • ​N/A
                    ​8. Emergencies
                    • Documentation of project contacts, authority and third-party contacts and emergency contact procedures
                    • ​Key project contacts 
                    • Key authority contacts, and procedures for contact and notification 

                    ​9. Communication
                    • Description of your strategy for engaging, consulting and notifying relevant stakeholders, authorities and agencies
                    • ​List of identified stakeholders 
                    • Consultation and notification communications templates 
                    • Communication records and meeting minutes 
                    • Documentation of any required third-party approvals 
                    ​10. Appendices
                    • ​Collection of key plans and supporting documents 
                    • Haul routes 
                    • Remote waiting areas 
                    • Traffic guidance schemes (short-term and long-term) 
                    • Functional traffic layout plans with swept paths 
                    • Vehicle crossings 
                    • Temporary pedestrian crossings (including lighting assessments) 
                    • Cross-sections and clearances 
                    • Independent road safety audit (RSA), if requested 

                    Inspections and enforcement 

                    We may inspect your traffic management set up at any time to ensure it complies with the Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works and any conditions specified on your permit or approval.  

                    Fines may be issued for any non-compliance. 

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