To hoist over or above a public road, which includes the roadway, pedestrian footpaths and cycleways, approval is required under section 68 of the Local Government Act and section 138 of the Roads Act. This includes using mobile equipment that is placed on a public road and site-installed equipment such as tower cranes.

Mobile devices

• mobile cranes including crane trucks and Hiabs
• cherry-pickers and elevated work platforms

If you’re using any equipment listed above, you firstly need to obtain approval from the City and be granted a permit before any crane work can be undertaken.

If public access around the site is likely to be affected by mobile hoisting equipment, you may be required to provide additional information, such as a traffic/pedestrian control plan to support your application.

At Sydney Traffic we set the standard when it comes to traffic control and management in NSW. Through our experience, knowledge and vast connections, we can provide you with Council, Police, STA and any other permits you may require for your job or event normally within 24 – 48 hours of submitting your application.

Don’t Risk a Fine or Shut-down, Call us Today on (02) 8068 18 44

There’s no need to risk heavy fines or work site shutdowns. With one simple phone call to Sydney Traffic, we will provide you with an expert consultant who specialise in all aspects of traffic management. With a few quick questions they will be able to prepare, modify and review your traffic management plan. Your traffic plan will then be submitted to the correct government department for approval. All this is done without any worries or stress so all have to do is focus on what you do best.

So before your project gets bogged down in bureaucracy and comes to a grinding halt, call us on (02) 8068 18 44 and let our expert traffic consultants work with you to deliver you a successful traffic plan and permit approval for next time you need to have a crane do some lifting.