A Works Zone is a dedicated section of a public road used to support construction projects. It allows approved construction vehicles to park while actively loading or unloading goods and materials. Works Zones help minimise disruption to traffic and ensure construction can proceed efficiently.

Under the NSW Road Rules 2014 (Rule 181), a driver may stop in a Works Zone only if they are:

• Driving a vehicle actively involved in construction at or near the site; or
• Picking up or dropping off passengers

Only vehicles built primarily for carrying goods and engaged in loading or unloading building materials may use a Works Zone.

We require lodgement of all plans and supporting documentation in digital form as PDF documents. Check the Lodgement Guidelines for Engineering Applications

You will need the following documents ready before applying:

• Scope of work/Site Plan (Works general arrangement plan)
• Traffic Management Plan – Which must include the following:
  • Vehicle sweep-paths and
  • Traffic Control plan and information related to DA Consent
• Certificate of Currency (Public Liability $20million minimum)
• Other documents – which may be required such as:
  • TfNSW Approval (if applicable)
  • Transit System Authority or Bus Operators approval (if applicable)

Press the Apply online button to start the registration process, you will be asked to make a payment to complete lodgement.

Payments made by MasterCard or Visa incur a service fee of 0.5% to Payments made using a credit card will incur a service fee of 0.5% (GST exempt) or 0.55% (incl. GST) depending on the fee being paid as per Council Fees & Charges

Download and print the application form, and lodge when completed to any of our Customer Service Centres

You may need to contact other regional, state or federal authorities before your applications can be approved.

Lodging an application without approval from other authorities will delay the assessment of your application.

If the proposal is on, or within 100m of, a TfNSW Classified State or Regional Road or within 100m of a traffic light, the activity can’t commence unless a Road Occupancy License (ROL) has been obtained from the Traffic Management Centre.

Activities and the hours of work may be restricted and/or subject to conditions.

Payments made by MasterCard or Visa incur a service fee of 0.5%.

A non-refundable application fee is required at submission.

Assessment of your application won’t start until the application fee has been paid. You must pay all additional fees and charges before the installation of any work zone signage.

Bayside Councils adopted fees and charges can be found in the current Fees and Charges.

Application fee paid at lodgement.

Fees and Charges to be paid after assessment.

Once your application is received you may be contacted for further information.

If you have any questions, contact on 1300 581 299 Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.