Traffic Management and Temporary Road Closure (Schedule 16)

You may need to submit a request for Temporary Road Closure if coordinating a filming or a major event. Depending on the road involved, your application will need to be submitted to either VicRoads or the Glenelg Shire Council. 

To determine the status of the road involved in your event or filming refer to the Map of Declared Roads.

 

VicRoads

VicRoads is responsible for the management of all major roads and freeways in Victoria (except tollways). If your event will impact a major road you will need to apply for a Permit from VicRoads. Applications to VicRoads are required to be submitted 60 days before the event date. For further information on the VicRoads process, and to complete an application visit VicRoads Events.

Glenelg Shire Council

Council is responsible for all local roads and laneways. If your event is going to impact a local road or laneway, you will need to submit an 'Application for Temporary Road Closure' (form link is provided below). 

Please allow up to 60 days to process your application. 

 

Apply for Temporary Road Closure

Step 1.Complete the Application

 

Once complete you will need to save the application form and email to locallaws@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Please note:  If your Road Closure is Events related please send the form to events@glenelg.vic.gov.au

 

Step 2.What you should Include

  • Applicant contact details
  • Road closure details, including location, start date/time, and end date/time 
  • A copy of your public liability insurance (Minimum $20 million)
  • Traffic Management Plan  **Please note if the closure relates to an Arterial Road, consent is required from VicRoads.
  • Risk Management Plan
  • A copy and list of the written notification sent to affected Businesses/Residents/Public Transport Providers
  • Details of Public Notice to be lodged in Local Newspaper (s)

  • A copy and list of the written notification sent to Emergency Services (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance and SES)

TEMPLATE - Written Notification to Emergency Services(DOCX, 26KB)

The Process

Step 1.Review of your Application

Our Local Laws Team will review your application and assess your requirements. We may also contact you if we require further information. To avoid any delays, please ensure you have submitted all necessary documentation.

Step 2.Issue of Permit

If your application meets all the requirements a Permit will be issued.  To ensure you understand your obligations as an event organiser, please ensure you review the conditions of the Permit carefully. 

Please allow up to 60 days to process your application. 

Related Information

 

Application Enquiries

If you would like to discuss your application requirements or need additional information, please contact our Local Laws Team.

 

Phone  1300 453 635

Email   locallaws@glenelg.vic.gov.au

 

**If your Road Closure is Events related  please send the form to events@glenelg.vic.gov.au

 

 

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