Traffic Management
Services in Melbourne
Plans, Permits and Accredited Traffic Controllers
If a crane, truck or lift occupies a road, footpath or laneway, a permit is required, and a Traffic Management Plan has to be submitted with the application. That plan must be prepared by a qualified traffic management practitioner, and councils commonly take around ten business days to process the application.
Crane2U prepares the plans, lodges the permits and supplies the accredited controllers. The advantage of getting it from us is that the people writing the plan are the same people setting up the crane.
The Plan Should Match the Actual Setup
Traffic management for a lift is not a generic document. It has to show where the crane stands, how far the outriggers spread, where the exclusion zone sits, how the truck gets in and out, and how pedestrians and traffic move around all of it. That is where plans prepared in isolation come unstuck. A traffic company has to ask the crane company for the setup details, then draw the plan around whatever they are told. If the crane arrives and the outriggers need another meter, or the delivery truck cannot swing where the plan assumed, the scheme no longer matches the site and the job stops while it gets sorted. We do not have that problem because both sides come from us. The setup position in the plan is the setup position on the day, and if it changes during planning, the plan changes with it. That also means fewer surprises at the permit stage. Councils reject applications for missing detail more often than for anything else, and setup detail is exactly what tends to be missing. Send us the lift and the address, and we will tell you what is required across Melbourne, Geelong, Bacchus Marsh and Western Victoria.
What We Handle
Five things covered end to end:
Plans prepared properly. TMPs and TGSs drawn by qualified practitioners, formatted to the relevant council or authority pathway.
Permits lodged and followed up. Applications submitted, council queries answered, and approvals chased rather than left sitting.
Accredited controllers supplied. Ticketed traffic controllers for the lift itself, including signage, device setup, and pedestrian management.
Correct authority identified. Local road or arterial determines whether the application goes to council or to the state road authority, and we work that out first.
Setup detail included. Crane position, outrigger spread, exclusion zones, and truck movements shown accurately because we are supplying the crane.
What We Handle
Five things covered end to end:
Plans prepared properly
Permits lodged and followed up
Accredited controllers supplied
Correct authority identified
Setup detail included
Where Traffic Management Applies
Crane Lifts From the Street
The crane occupies the road, footpath, or parking bays while lifting over a property. Standard for pool, spa, steel, and rooftop plant lifts on established blocks.
Deliveries and Unloading
Crane trucks and tilt trays occupying road space to load or unload, particularly on narrow streets where the vehicle cannot pull clear.
Oversize Vehicle Movements
Float transport and oversize loads requiring route management, escorts and controlled access to and from site.
Construction Site Access
Ongoing vehicle ingress and egress across footpaths, with pedestrian management maintained throughout the works.
Concrete Pours and Pump Setups
Pump and agitator positioning on the road with staged vehicle movements over a defined window.
Night and Weekend Works
Lifts scheduled outside peak periods to reduce disruption, which often improves approval prospects on busier roads.
Call us now at 0457 000 637.
How it Comes Together
How it Comes Together
Start with the address and the lift details.
Start with the address and the lift details.
Send the site and the lift
The address, what is being lifted, where the crane will stand, how long the occupation lasts, and any known council or contractor conditions.
Send the site and the lift
The address, what is being lifted, where the crane will stand, how long the occupation lasts, and any known council or contractor conditions.
Requirements identified
Road classification checked, authority confirmed, documents scoped, and a quote issued covering plans, permits, and controllers separately.
Requirements identified
Road classification checked, authority confirmed, documents scoped, and a quote issued covering plans, permits, and controllers separately.
Plans prepared and lodged
TMP and TGS drawn to the relevant standards, application submitted, and council queries handled through to approval.
Plans prepared and lodged
TMP and TGS drawn to the relevant standards, application submitted, and council queries handled through to approval.
Implemented on the day
Devices set out to the approved scheme, controllers in position, lift completed, and the site restored on completion.
Implemented on the day
Devices set out to the approved scheme, controllers in position, lift completed, and the site restored on completion.
How We Work
Six things that apply to every job:
Requirements confirmed early. We identify what applies at the quoting stage, because approval timeframes decide the lift date more often than crane availability does.
Correct pathway selected. Council or state authority determined by road classification, with multiple applications lodged where a site spans both.
Insurance evidence provided. Certificates of currency supplied with applications, meeting the public liability levels the authority requires.
Devices and signage supplied. Cones, signs, barriers and controls provided and set out to the approved scheme.
Controllers briefed on the lift. Traffic crew arrives understanding the crane setup and the lift sequence, not just the signage plan.
Changes managed. If the setup or date shifts, the plan and permit are amended rather than the job proceeding on a scheme that no longer matches.
Working on an arterial road, near tram tracks, or in the CBD? Call 0457 000 637 early, because those applications attract more scrutiny and longer review cycles.
How We Work
Six things that apply to every job:
Every Lift Meets Safety Standard
Do I need traffic management for a crane lift?
If the crane, its outriggers, or the delivery vehicle occupy a road, footpath, laneway or parking bay, then generally yes. Councils and the state road authority require a permit, supported by a traffic management plan, before the work can begin. Lifts contained entirely within private property usually do not.
What is a Traffic Management Plan?
A TMP is the strategy document for the works. It covers hazard identification, traffic flow and volume, staging, working hours, emergency and public transport access, and incident response, prepared in line with the Road Management Act 2004 and Road Safety Act 1986.
What is a Traffic Guidance Scheme?
A TGS is the on-street layout for a specific work zone. It is a scaled diagram, commonly A3, drawn to AS 1742.3, showing signage, device positions, taper lengths, controller locations, detours, pedestrian routes and driveway access.
What is the difference between a TMP and a TGS?
The TMP is the strategy and risk picture for the project. The TGS is the drawing showing how one site is actually laid out. Most crane lifts need both, and they are submitted together.
Who approves the permit, council or VicRoads?
It depends on road classification. Local roads fall to the local council. Arterial roads fall to the state road authority. Where a site fronts both, separate applications may be needed, which we identify before lodging.
How long does approval take?
City of Melbourne, for example, advises that applications can take up to ten business days to process, and other Victorian authorities work to broadly similar windows. Allow longer for arterial roads, tram or bus interfaces, CBD locations and anything requiring staged submissions. Timeframes vary by council, so we confirm the specific pathway for your site.
What insurance is required?
Authorities require evidence of public liability cover with the application. City of Melbourne, for instance, requires a certificate of currency for at least twenty million dollars. Requirements vary between councils, and we supply the certificates with the lodgement.
Do I need traffic controllers as well as a plan?
Usually yes. The plan sets out the scheme, and accredited controllers implement it on the day, managing signage, vehicle movements and pedestrians. We supply both.
What does traffic management cost?
Plans, permits, controllers and devices are priced separately, because a short suburban lift and a CBD arterial closure sit far apart. Application fees are set by the authority and vary by council. Call 0457 000 637 with the address and lift details for a figure.
Can night or weekend works make approval easier?
Often, on busier roads. Scheduling outside peak periods reduces disruption and can improve how an application is received, though noise restrictions and out-of-hours requirements may then apply.
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
Which areas do you cover?
All Melbourne metro suburbs, with Maidstone, Werribee and Caroline Springs among the areas we attend most often, extending through Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Ballarat, plus regional Victoria.
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Every Victorian council runs its own permit pathway, fee structure and conditions, so knowing which forms and formats a particular authority expects saves real time. We work across the western corridor constantly and lodge into these councils regularly. Maidstone generates the highest volume of road occupation work. Narrow streets, parked cars on both sides and short driveways mean the crane almost always stands on the road, so permits and controllers are standard rather than exceptional on lifts there.