City Works permits are required to undertake commercial maintenance or construction works in the public realm (i.e. building works, road closures, exclusion zones, etc. that encroach on CoA roads, footpaths or Park Lands).
When do I need a City Works Permit?
You must apply for a City Works Permit before undertaking any works on City of Adelaide roads, footpaths and parklands.
Permission to complete works on Council's roads and footpaths is issued under Section 221 & 222 of the Local Government Act and in accordance with other relevant legislation.
For works in Council's parklands, permission is issued under Section 200 & 202 of the Local Government Act, By-Law 3 and in accordance with other relevant legislation.
How to apply
You can apply for a City Works Permit online with other key construction authorisations in one place. This application covers your City Works Permit, Local Nuisance exemptions and Temporary Parking Control alterations as required.
The following information must be supplied with your application so it can be processed:
- A certificate of currency of your Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of $20 million, noting City of Adelaide as an interested party.
- A Traffic Management Plan/ Site Plan (a map which details the location of the works, street, property line, hoarding/mesh, lighting, pedestrian signs, spotters, distances etc.)
- Confirmation of consultation that has been undertaken with any/all affected parties in the area of your works.
