Assets

We are introducing a new process for asset protection payments through our online permit system Greenlight. As of 5 February 2024, applicants will be required to submit photos and videos via an app on their smartphones for both initial and final inspections. Full instructions will be emailed to applicants once payments have been made through Greenlight.


Access our Greenlight online permit management system here. For any manually completed application forms, please email your documents to customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au 

 

Asset Protection

We will require payment of asset protection bond to ensure public assets (road assets, footpaths, kerb and channel, drainage pits, nature strips etc.) and infrastructure are not damaged as a result of building work (including demolition work) being carried out.

 

Vehicle Crossing Permit

This application relates to replacement, construction, relocation or modification of a crossover. Once the permit has been issued, please note an inspection by a Council officer will be required prior to the pouring of the concrete. Please allow at least 24 hour notice and contact 1300 179 944 to book the inspection. 

Please ensure to provide a copy of the contractors current public liability insurance.

 

Road Opening Permit

This permit is required if you need to dig up a footpath, road or nature strip, for storm water, sewerage water tapping connections, or any other excavation works in a Council local road reserve.

This application also applies for any service authority works.

Please ensure to provide a copy of the contractors current public liability insurance.

 

Road Occupation Permit

A road occupation permit is required if you occupy part of a road, footpath, nature strip or reserve for any works.

Please ensure to provide a copy of the contractors current public liability insurance.

 

Skip Bin Permit

A skip bin permit must be obtained by a skip bin company before the placement of a skip bin on a road or on Council land.

Please ensure to provide a copy of the skip bin provider’s current public liability insurance.