You must get Council approval before carrying out work within the road corridor (road reserve).
The road corridor includes the roadway, footpaths, berm and other public spaces between property boundaries. It generally extends from the front boundary of one property across the road to the front boundary of the property opposite.
Do I need a Corridor Access Request (CAR)?
A CAR is required for any work, activity, event or occupation within the road corridor, including:
- excavating, drilling, trenching, resurfacing or any activity that alters the road corridor surface
- installing, repairing or removing pipes, ducts, cables, poles, cabinets, signs or other structure below, on, or above the road corridor.
- new vehicle crossing and driveway construction or alterations
- commercial building construction projects
- scaffolding associated with building works, maintenance or renovations
- shopfront installations, repairs, replacements or fit-outs
- crane operations
- building cleaning or painting where work affects the road corridor
- events held on or impacting the road corridor
- any worksite, temporary traffic management or activity that requires health and safety controls within the road corridor
How to apply
Submit your Corridor Access Request online using:
Submitica is Council's preferred platform for applications to work within the road corridor.
Beforeudig can be used to check the location of underground services before excavation work and can also be used to submit CAR applications.
Traffic Management Plans (TMP)
You may need a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) if your work affects road users, pedestrians or cyclists or requires temporary traffic management to keep people safe.
A TMP must be prepared by a suitably qualified person or a traffic management provider on your behalf.
For information about TMP requirements, templates, qualifications and local traffic management providers, visit our Traffic Management Plan webpage.
Processing your application
Allow up to 20 working days for your application to be processed.
Do not start work until you have received all required approvals, including your approved Work Access Permit and where required, an approved Traffic Management Plan (TMP). Approved documents must be kept on site at all times.
If your proposed works may affect street trees, water infrastructure, power lines or other Council or utility assets, additional approval may be required from the relevant asset owner. Council will let you know during the assessment process if further approvals are needed.
If any assets or obstructions need to be removed, relocated or protected to allow the work to proceed, you must work with the relevant asset owner. Unless otherwise agreed, the applicant or property owner is responsible for any associated costs.
Industry requirements
When you apply for a CAR, your work must comply with the Utilities Code, relevant laws and regulations, Council engineering requirements and any applicable industry standards.
For more information, visit the NZ Utilities Advisory Group (NZUAG) website.
| Standard CAR | This is a CAR that requires no expert input from the Network Managers or Contract Managers. These are mostly excavation CARs |
|---|---|
| Project CAR | This covers professional project work that is either long and/or has standard work site practices that can be bundled under one CAR. For example, connecting ultra-fast broadband to houses or undertaking emergency work like repairing burst water pipes |
| Non-Standard CAR | This is a CAR that requires expert input from the Network Managers or Contract Managers. It may have implications for other roading activities. It may need interdepartmental consideration as well. |
| Non-Compliance | This is a charge for those working on the network that either do not have a CAR or are in breach of their CAR conditions. |
| Inspection per site | This is a fee for having network professionals investigate the worksite as required at completion, at the end of the defect liability period or other as required. |
Need help?
For enquiries about CAR applications or TMP requirements, contact GDC.TrafficManager@gdc.govt.nz.
Please include details about your proposed works so we can provide the most appropriate advice.