Do I need to submit a Traffic Management Plan?
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) may need to be submitted for works on Shire controlled roads, streets, lanes or footpaths. TMPs are submitted to Mornington Peninsula Shire for review and approval. Some examples where TMPs are required are below (not an exhaustive list):
- temporary changes to traffic conditions
- road or footpath disruptions including closures
- crossover works (will typically require a TMP submission due to the proximity of workers to traffic and/or the obstruction of footpaths)
- traffic detours
- occupying car parking spaces
- any traffic management relating to events.
If you are unsure whether you need to submit a Traffic Management Plan for assessment, please email traffic.management@mornpen.vic.gov.au with your query.
For works on a VicRoads arterial road, you must meet VicRoads’ requirements for traffic management. Please note that approval may still need to be provided by Mornington Peninsula Shire for footpath closures on VicRoads controlled roads. More information on VicRoads’ traffic management process can be found on the VicRoads website.
If you are unsure which authority manages the road you’re working on, please consult with the Shire's Register of Public Roads or see the list of VicRoads Declared Roads within the Mornington Peninsula(PDF, 83KB).
Fees
The fees to Traffic Management Plans and subsequently issue a Memorandum of Authorisation are:
- $359 - Traffic Management Plan Assessment – works on roads 50km/h and under
- $659 - Traffic Management Plan Assessment – works on roads greater than 50km/h.
Exceptions include (but are not limited to) Events, works conducted by or on behalf of utility companies (verification required) and projects on behalf of and funded by Shire.
Why do I need to submit a Traffic Management Plan?
The purpose of submitting a Traffic Management Plan is to protect public safety on our roads and footpaths and to ensure that disruptions caused by works are kept to a minimum.
Traffic Management Plans are reviewed by our Traffic Engineers and once approved you will be issued with a Memorandum of Authorisation (MOA).
Who can prepare a TMP?
All TMPs must be prepared by a qualified person as required by the Road Management Act 2004 and Road Safety Act 1986 and be in accordance with:
- The Road Management Act 2004 (traffic management code of practice 2023)
- Road Safety Act 1986
- AGGTM Guide to Temporary Traffic Management 2021.
Please be aware that consent for some major traffic control devices (such as the use of portable traffic signals) will require approval from VicRoads.
Do I need any other permits or approvals?
Generally speaking, the 'road reserve' is divided between the roadway (which includes the road shoulders, kerb and channel, and lanes used by traffic) and the roadside (which includes footpaths, nature strips and any grasslands or landscaped areas where they exist).
You must apply to the relevant Coordinating Road Authority for consent to perform works within the Road Reserve and this may be the Shire and/or VicRoads/Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) based on the type of road:
- Municipal Roads - Council is the Coordinating Road Authority for the entire road reserve.
- Arterial Roads - Council is the Coordinating Road Authority for the Roadside, and VicRoads/DTP are the Coordinating Road Authority for the roadway.
- Freeways (e.g. Peninsula Link and Mornington Peninsula Freeway) - VicRoads/DTP are the Coordinating Road Authority for the entire road reserve.
It is a requirement of the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Law 2022, Works on Council Land or Roads to obtain a permit to undertake any works on a road or Council land and it is a requirement of the Road Management Act 2004 to obtain written consent of the coordinating road authority to conduct any works in, on, under or over a road.
Permits are also required for drainage connections into Council drainage infrastructure within easements or road reserves (e.g. drainage pits, pipes and culverts) and for domestic service connections if works are undertaken within the road reserve or Council land. For more information on the Shire’s Community Amenity Local Law 2022 or to access a copy, please see the Local law detail page. See Engineering for details of other permits that may be required i.e.:
- Road Opening
- Occupation of a Road or Footpath
- Hoarding and Overhead Protection
- Vehicle Crossing
- Nature Strip Landscaping.
No works can begin, including excavation, until all required permits have been issued and all conditions have been met. If any works begin before this time enforcement action may be taken.