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 2004Opens in new tab and the Road Safety Act 1986Opens in new tab.
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.
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.
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2. Stakeholder engagement |
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3. Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) | Scale diagram(s) with adequate dimensions and clearly labelled streets, clearly showing all:
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An example Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) (PDF 3.1 MB) is provided of a suitable standard.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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1. Introduction | Project summary information |
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2. Locality | Identification and description of key considerations of the area affected by the works, including:
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3. Staging | Timing, description and coordination of each stage of work |
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4. Road use | Analysis of existing road use |
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5. Impact | Descriptions and impacts of the proposed short-term and long-term traffic management treatments involved in facilitating the project |
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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 |
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7. Implementation | Description of proposed processes for implementation, monitoring and maintenance |
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8. Emergencies | Documentation of project contacts, authority and third-party contacts and emergency contact procedures |
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9. Communication | Description of your strategy for engaging, consulting and notifying relevant stakeholders, authorities and agencies |
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10. Appendices | Collection of key plans and supporting documents |
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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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