Application for Use of Council Controlled Parkland

Placement of Infrastructure within Park or Open Space

placement of infrastructure within park or open space

An Application Fee of $137 is required to be paid when submitting this Application Form & this can be paid at any Council Office by credit card, cheque or cash. Please read the enclosed guidelines & procedures prior to completing the application form to ensure that appropriate information is provided. A minimum of three (3) weeks is required for processing application. Approval will not be granted until all relevant permits & agreements are in place and appropriate usage conditions have been determined.

Applicant Details Organisation* Postal Address* Contact Officer* Position* Daytime Telephone* Mobile* Email* Project Details Park Name* or Location*
(Please provide street address and location plan/map with exact proposed location & measurements) Start Date*

[eg: 17/09/2009] End Date*

[eg: 17/09/2009] Limit of Works Land Area* m2 Project Brief / Scope of Works*
(include tree removal qty, pruning requirements, pipeline depths & restriction zones, reinstatement works etc) Projected impact on property & associated stakeholders*
(include access restrictions, temporary loss of assets, park closures etc) All related plans & details are to be submitted with application including: Landscape Restoration Plan
Proposed Infrastructure Location Plan
Detailed Specifications
Pre-Dilapidation Photographs*
After investigation by Parks Officers, other requirements that may be required include:

Environmental impact study
Further community or Councillor consultation
Damage mitigation permit
Worksite Safety Plan
Project awareness signage
Pre-clearing assessment
Traffic control measures
Provide alternative access
Permission to remove trees / vegetation
Specified plant selection / replacement
Vegetation Valuation / Arborist Report
Project Plan

Important :

Upon receipt of Council's Conditions of Approval Letter, a refundable bond is required to be paid which will be held until the completion of the reinstatement works. The Applicant is to contact Council at the end of works to arrange a Reinstatement Inspection.
An Entry Fee of $105 & rental costs may also be applicable. Refer to Council’s Conditions of Approval Letter.
For significant tree works & removal applications, Independent Tree valuations, root treatments, protection methods & assessment reports will be required.
Worksite Safety Plan
For significant reinstatement works, a landscape restoration plan or vegetation rehabilitation plan will be required.
All landscape removal, restoration and construction are to be carried out by; a qualified horticulturalist for vegetation work, a licensed landscaper for construction work, qualified bush regenerator for Natural Areas and a qualified arborist for all tree works.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to issue relevant notifications and communications to effected landowners, asset owners and stakeholders (eg residents, community groups, sports club, GCCC branches, land care groups, local business, relevant protection agency and Department of Natural Reserves etc). Copy / details of relevant notifications and communications that have been made are to be provided with this application.

AGREEMENT In checking this box and submitting this form, you agree to abide by the terms & conditions imposed. In doing so, it is acknowledged that Council’s decision in regard to the approval of the event is final.

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