Asset protection permits

Permission is required by individuals, contractors and companies wanting to conduct works that risk damage to Council assets on roads, footpaths, kerbs and channels, drainage pits or nature strips.

A permit enables us to ensure we can protect the public and the shire’s assets.

Do I need an asset protection permit?

You will need a permit for the following:

  • All building works requiring a Building Permit
  • Demolition/removal of a structure
  • Commercial/industrial/retail development
  • Landscaping and/or other works posing a risk to public land/assets
  • Access to a site via a Council park or reserve
  • Use of cranes and scissor lifts on footpaths

Depending on your works you may also require a building permit or planning permit.

Security bond

A security bond is also required for each address. The $1,000 bond covers any potential costs associated with damages to Council's assets and can be paid upon application of the permit.

Email

Step 1.Before you apply

Make sure you have the following details and documentation ready for your application:

  • Copy of public liability insurance for the contractor carrying out the works to cover a minimum of $10 million for any one claim

  • Important: Visit the Before You Dig Australia website and create a free account to lodge a query. 
     This will help to prevent damage and disruption to Australia’s vast underground electricity, gas, communications and water network. Neglecting to lodge a query before excavating can lead to costly disruption to essential services, injury or death or lead to heavy financial penalties.

Step 2.Complete your application 

Download and complete the Asset Protection Permit application form(PDF, 419KB). 

Step 3.Submit your application

Please email the completed application form to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Step 4.What happens next?

  • When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise you how to pay
  • If all requirements are met your permit will be mailed to you at your nominated mailing address within 10 business days
  • After works are complete Council officers will undertake a final inspection to determine if any Council assets were damaged
  • If there is no damage to Council assets you will need to apply for return of your security bond which will be refunded within 28 days

In person

Step 1.Before you apply

Make sure you have the following details and documentation ready for your application:

  • Copy of public liability insurance for the contractor carrying out the works to cover a minimum of $10 million for any one claim
  • Important: Visit the Before You Dig Australia website and create a free account to lodge a query.
     This will help to prevent damage and disruption to Australia’s vast underground electricity, gas, communications and water network. Neglecting to lodge a query before excavating can lead to costly disruption to essential services, injury or death or lead to heavy financial penalties.

Step 2.Complete your application 

Download and complete the Asset Protection Permit application form(PDF, 419KB). 

Step 3.Submit your application

Visit our Customer Service Counter to submit your application and make payment:  

Corner Lyttleton and Lloyd Street,
Castlemaine, Victoria 3450
8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday 

Step 4.What happens next?

  • We will assess you application and if all requirements are met your permit will be mailed to you at your nominated mailing address within 10 business days
  • If all requirements are met your permit will be mailed to you at your nominated mailing address within 10 business days
  • After works are complete Council officers will undertake a final inspection to determine if any Council assets were damaged
  • If there is no damage to Council assets you will need to apply for return of your security bond which will be refunded within 28 days

Please note that fines apply if a permit is not obtained or conditions do not comply with Council's requirements.

 

Fees

  • Asset Protection Permit - $199.35
  • Security bond (all areas) - $1,000
  • Security bond (access needed via park/reserve) - additional $1,000 

Contact us

Engineering team
Phone: 03 5471 1700
Email: info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

 

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