34758 OPW app Noosa Standard_Vehicle_Crossover_Application_form 2021

Terms and conditions

For the purpose of constructing a crossover that is classed as self-assessable development, Noosa Shire Council
grants permission to carry out work on a Road Reserve or on Council Owned Land, subject to the following terms
and conditions:
(a)   Adequate warning of the presence of works on a Road Reserve or Council Owned Land shall be given in
      accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) *.
      (1)   Between sunset and sunrise such warning shall at least consist of a barrier with warning lights and
            a reflectorised warning sign on each side of the works.
      (2)   Between sunrise and sunset such warning shall at least consist of a barrier with warning flags or a
            warning sign on each side of the works.
(b)   Any steps necessary for the protection of the public shall be taken by the applicant at the applicants’
      expense.
(c)   Work shall proceed without any interruption to traffic. If a traffic lane closure is required, the person carrying
      out the works shall have the relevant road and footpath closure permit form approved prior to any road
      closure occurring. Works shall be carried out in accordance with the MUTCD *.
(d)   The works shall be backfilled, consolidated and the surface reinstated immediately after the works are
      completed, or before this permission expires, whichever is the sooner.
(e)   Any subsidence or other damage which occurs and is attributable to the work done under the application
      shall be repaired by the applicant or the applicants’ agent within forty eight (48) hours of receiving notice to
      do so by the Authorised Officer.
(f)   The applicant shall be required to ensure that they/ their contractor has an appropriate Public Liability
      Insurance Policy of not less than $20 million covering any risk arising from the proposed work outside of
      property boundary.
(g)   A minimum 1.5 metre pedestrian throughway shall be maintained at all times. This pedestrian throughway
      shall be of equivalent standard to existing or to the satisfaction of the Authorised Officer.
(h)   If relocating an existing crossover, the old crossover must be removed and the kerb and channel reinstated
      to the existing kerb profile and satisfaction of the Authorised Officer.
(i)   If the applicant constructs a non-conforming crossover and fails to get the appropriate approvals the
      crossover may be removed by council at the owner’s expense.


      * The MUTCD is available free from the Main Roads website.