Construction

What you told us

Feedback from Stage 1 consultation demonstrated that 80.4% of respondents either support or strongly support improved provisions and enforcement mechanisms to ensure construction sites are appropriately managed, with construction impacts cited as one of the most frequent, and consistent concerns from respondents.

Issues raised included damage to roads, footpaths, kerbs and nature strips, construction debris on roads, poor site cleanliness, congestion from trucks, blocked footpaths, noise, drainage and stormwater issues, and the need for greater accountability from builders.


Our proposed response

The proposed amendments aim to strengthen asset protection with clearer requirements relating to site and waste management (incorporating drainage, spoil, site fencing, vehicle parking and protection of public infrastructure); to include contractor Construction Management Plans in the Asset Protection Permit process, and introducing the requirement for the installation of silt barriers at building sites where appropriate to better protect Council assets, the environment and neighbourhood amenity.


Clauses that relate to ‘Construction’ include (pages 31 - 37 in the draft Community Local Law 2026):


Asset Protection

55. Asset protection permits

56. Requirement for a bond

57. Works on Council land or roads

58. Occupation of roads

59. Vehicle crossings

60. Drainage

61. Spoil on roads


Building Works

62. Site identification

63. Stormwater protection (including silt, mud and other pollutants)

64. Dust

65. Site fencing

66. Containment and removal of  waste

67. Hours of building work


Key themes for proposed amendments

  • A proposed series of changes designed to better protect Council’s assets, generally when building works take place.
  • Introducing the requirement for a Construction Management Plan, as part of Asset Protection Permit process.
  • Strengthening drainage and spoil on road clauses to better protect the environment and Council assets. 
  • Introducing the requirement for the installation of silt barriers at building sites where appropriate.