Roads Act Approval & Public Domain Works
Anything you build in the road reserve — a crossing, a kerb, a footpath, a new pipe — needs council's approval under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993. We prepare the design.
What you receive
Vehicle crossing application drawings
Public domain civil works design and details for Section 138 Roads Act application
Long sections, levels and construction details
Response to council RFIs through the approval process
How we do it
Vehicular crossing and layback design to council standard drawings
Kerb and gutter, footpath, verge regrading and road pavement works
Road widening, cul-de-sac and turning head documentation
Urban drainage infrastructure in the public domain — new pits, pipe extensions and connections
Coordination with council's assets team, and referral to Transport for NSW where the road is classified
Levels matched to the approved driveway or road design so the private and public works meet
When you need it
New or widened vehicle crossings, any works in the footpath or road reserve, kerb or drainage alterations, subdivision works fronting a public road, and consent conditions requiring a Roads Act approval before construction. Applies to DA and CDC approvals alike.
Related services Driveway & Access Design · Road & Pavement Design · Certification & Occupation Certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. It's a separate council approval covering works outside your property boundary, and it's often conditioned on your consent.
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After approval and before construction. It's frequently the item that holds up a start on-site — worth starting early.
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A council-authorised contractor, typically. We design and document; council approves; your builder or an approved contractor constructs.