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Works in the Road Reserve

Driveways and other works in the road

Building and other works in the road reserve, including driveways, must be approved by Council before work commences.

Requirements for work zones, scaffolding and gantries

Check out the application requirements and conditions for work zones, scaffolding and gantries.

Road Work Permit (commercial & residential)

A road work permit allows work to be undertake on the road reserve (driveways, hoarding etcetera).

Road Work Permit (self assessable driveways)

A self-assessable permit application for standard driveways to houses in ‘greenfield’ urban developments.

Residential Driveways and Residential Work Permit

Get information on the process and requirements for obtaining a permit to construct a residential driveway.

Take Action on Rural Road

Apply for permanent or temporary prevention or restriction of public access to a rural road.

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Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past, present, and all future generations.

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