Building Site Rules
If you are undertaking building works in the Town of Cambridge, there are a number of rules in place to protect the amenity of neighbours and ensure a safe site is maintained.
Building Site Signage
The Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 states that registered builders must erect a legible sign of reasonable dimensions on all works under their control.
The sign must:
- be located in a prominent position on the site and be able to be read by members of the public from outside the site;
- be of reasonable dimensions and written in clearly legible letters; and
- contain the following details:
- the name, registration number and contact phone number of the building contractor; and
- the name and registration number of the nominated supervisor for the building contractor.
Failure to comply with the signage requirements may result in prosecution.
Noise
On construction sites, building construction works (including maintenance works) are permitted to be undertaken between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday. If you wish to work outside of these hours, you must obtain Town approval of a Noise Management Plan.
A Noise Management Plan must be lodged at least seven days before the proposed works and include the following:
- Construction or work site location description;
- Reasons why work is proposed outside the hours of 7.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Saturday and/or on a Sunday or public holiday;
- Specific dates and times when work will be undertaken;
- Description and duration of activities which are likely to emit noise that fails to meet standards prescribed under Regulation 7 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997;
- Information about what procedures and measure will be taken to control the noise (including vibration) emissions;
- Confirmation that a letter will be sent to all affected residents and businesses advising of the out-of-hours works and associated noise. The letter must include a 24 hour complaints contact number (please include letter with your application);
- Complaint handling and response procedures; and
- Indicative noise emission levels on the site.
| Fees |
| Application fee |
$124 |
| Late application fee (Plan received less than seven days before proposed work). |
$176 |
Dust & Sand Suppression
It is the responsibility of the builder to ensure that dust or sand coming from construction activities does not cause a nuisance to nearby residents.
For more information on preventing sand/sediment drift please see our Sand Drift Prevention and Sediment Control Guidelines(PDF, 803KB)
Verge Permits for Storing Building Materials or Skip Bins
Before undertaking any activity on the verge including storage of bins or building materials, please check if you need a permit before proceeding. Further information is provided here.
Access Private Property Through a Park (Park Access)
If you require access through a Town of Cambridge park for the purpose of delivering or removing large bulky items, you will need to apply for permission to access your property via the park.
Please complete a Parks & Reserves Access Permit(PDF, 519KB) and email the completed form to mail@cambridge.wa.gov.au Our Customer Service Team will contact you regarding the fees payable. Please note that the correct applicant/contractor bank details must be provided for bond refunds, as refunds sent to the incorrect address/account will not be cancelled. If the form providing bank details is not complete, you will recieve a cheque for the bond refund.
Please allow a minimum of 14 days from submission to the requested date, noting a maximum of five days access.
Working in the Road Reserve
The road reserve is any part of the road, verge, median or footpath. You must obtain Town of Cambridge approval before carrying out any work in the public road reserve. This includes operating a crane or cherry picker, connecting to services, or filming on the street. If a street tree is present, your application will be assessed and may be subject to a Verge Street Tree Preservation Bond & Fees, to see the charges, click here. Street trees must be protected at all times.
Apply to Work in the Public Road Reserve
Once your application is approved by the Town and confirmed in writing, works can commence. Upon completion, the site should be inspected for any damage to infrastructure or private property. Any damage needs to be rectified immediately.
Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
The Town requires 21 days notice to process complex, ongoing, or site-specific TMPs.
The Town requires 7 days notice to process basic, short-term TMPs.
Standard Conditions for Works in Public Road Reserves
- The standard approved hours of work are between 7.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Saturday
- The Town must be notified 7 days prior to the works commencing and for each instance for ongoing works.
- Residents and owners of affected properties must be notified at least 2 working days prior to the works commencing.
- Traffic Management Plans if required must be acknowledged and approved by the Town prior to works commencing.
- All parking restrictions and Clearway restrictions must be complied with. Temporary parking restrictions may be arranged with the Council's Rangers on telephone 9347 6083 (fees may apply).
- All damage to road, footpath and verge must be repaired in accordance with the "Restoration and Reinstatement Specification for Local Governments in Western Australia" published by IPWEA
- All requirements of Worksafe must be complied with. A Safe Works Method Statement for the works must be available on site if the works involve High Risk Construction Work and involves 5 or more workers on site.
- The contractor shall hold a current public liability insurance policy to the value of a minimum of $10 million.
- The Town is indemnified against any claim or action arising from the operation.
- Vehicles, construction materials and the stock piling of sand are not permitted on the footpath or parks areas at any time.
- The contractor shall apply to the relevant public utility authorities (and the "Perth One Call") for approval to alter any utility service that is in conflict with the works. Prior to excavation works, all public utilities (Telstra, Alinta Gas, Western Power, and Water Corp) must be positively identified and located.
- This permit must be in the possession of the operator at all times during the operation of which the permit is issued, and be made available for inspection by any authorised officer of the Town of Cambridge or police officer on request.
Construction Management Plans (CMPs)
In most cases, the development approval for a large construction project will include a condition requiring the submission and endorsement of a CMP prior to the commencement of works. These plans provide for the regulation and management of large demolition and construction sites in the Town, to reduce their impact on the surrounding area.
To apply for a CMP, it is recommended that you:
Read Policy 027 Construction Management Plans(PDF, 466KB)
Read Construction Management Plan Guidelines(PDF, 794KB)
Complete a Construction Management Plan Application(PDF, 393KB)
Complete a Verge Permit Application(PDF, 126KB) (if applicable)
View current Construction Management Plans
Work zones
Under the Town’s Parking Local Law, areas may be set aside, by sign, for a period specified on the sign, for the stopping or parking of construction site vehicles.
Apply for a Construction Work Zone
Fees apply as per the adopted Schedule of Fees and Charges.