Get professional advice on construction-related temporary structures
This consultation service involves a site meeting and guidance afterwards.
When you need to do this
A consultation is recommended to identify requirements for your development, current or proposed city infrastructure works and restrictions during holiday periods.
This service can be particularly helpful for sites in the city centre where high numbers of people walking can be expected.
What you need to do
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Make an appointment
The fee-based consultation service involves a site meeting, with written confirmation and advice following the consultation on site.
Before you start
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Benefits
Consultations are recommended to identify:
- any requirements of the Local Pedestrian, Cycling, Traffic Calming and Transport Forum such as works zone or specific road use requirements
- current or proposed city infrastructure works including footpath reconstruction/resurfacing
- construction of the cycleway network and light rail transport system
- restrictions on the installation and removal of temporary structures during the Christmas and New Year holiday periods.
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Fees and charges
The consultation fee is listed in our schedule of fees and charges.
Some temporary structures such as hoardings, mainly Type-B, also require payment of a performance bond to cover damage to City of Sydney property, such as footpath surfaces, street trees and other features. Further details are available in the code of practice.
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Code of practice
Familiarise yourself with our code of practice for temporary structures on and above roads.
