Public domain works
Approval is required to carry out works on land that is owned or managed by the City of Sydney and land that will be dedicated to the City.
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Public domain works
Appoint the City as principal certifier and notify start of public domain subdivision worksAdvise council that you intend to commence public domain subdivision works (excluding building works) and are appointing City of Sydney as principal certifier.Public domain works
Get approval for Section 138 works on the public wayObtain or amend approval for works like installation of street furniture, minor footpath and kerb works, and street verge and tree planting.Public domain works
Get approval for levels and gradients impacted by constructionObtain approval or amend a previous approval for levels and gradients, also known as determination of alignment levels.Public domain works
Get approval for works on public landA public domain plan assessment is required to obtain or amend consent for works that impact on civic spaces and assets.Public domain works
Get approval to connect to the City’s stormwater systemConnect a private stormwater drain to public stormwater drainage infrastructure.Public domain works
Get approval to construct, repair or abolish a driveway to your propertyApproval is needed to connect your driveway to a road.Public domain works
Get approval to erect temporary shoring or ground anchorsObtain or amend approval to erect shorting or ground anchors to support structures during construction or maintenance.Public domain works
Get approval to temporarily drain water into the City’s stormwater systemObtain or amend approval for dewatering and pumping out of rainwater from excavations at construction sites.