Skip to main content

                    Footpaths, roads, kerbs and channels

                    You must get our permission and consent for road works before service works or excavation of any part of a footpath, road or kerb and channel, including parking bays and bicycle lanes.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​Request permission 

                    A written letter is required to get permission to modify a footpath, road or kerb and channel. 

                    Your request must include the following information: 

                    • the property address and a location plan 
                    • a description of the works to be undertaken 
                    • details of the design (refer to the Engineering Services Design and Drafting Guidelines​ for further information)​
                    • start and completion dates for work
                    • estimated cost of construction of public realm works (e.g. footpath, kerb, channel and roads). 

                    It must include your name or your contractor’s name, address, email and business hours phone number. 

                    Submit your request 

                    Your letter should be addressed to the Manager Infrastructure. 

                    Submit it by email to enquiries@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

                    After you submit your request 

                    If your request is approved, we will send you a letter which outlines our construction requirements. This may include relevant engineering standard drawings and design standards for you to follow.

                    ​We will tell you if you need to get approval from other stakeholders.​

                    Once you have permission, you must get consent for works (road works)

                    Fees 

                    When plans are submitted for approval of public realm works, the developer must provide an estimated cost for construction. We will provide confirmation of all fees when assessing construction plans and invoice the developer for fees (please refer to section C.6.2.13 of the Design and Construction Standards).

                    Fees are determined as follows:

                    • Review of engineering plans – payment of 0.75 per cent of the estimated construction cost for City of Melbourne approval of public realm works checking of plans.
                    • Supervision of works – payment of 2.5 per cent of the estimated construction cost for municipal construction surveillance​.

                    Yo​​u will also need to pay a fee when you get consent for works (road works).

                    Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works

                    Our Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works sets out all safety and amenity requirements when using or impacting public space for any kind of building, construction or general works.

                    These requirements are intended to protect the public and our property around sites where works are occurring.

                    Live chat embed code file

                    For more information, contact:

                    Contact name
                    Infrastructure Development
                    Telephone number
                    03 9658 965803 9658 9658
                      Was this page helpful?

                      If you'd like to give more feedback or ask a question, please contact us.