What is a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS)?
Previously known as a Traffic Control Plan, a Traffic Guidance Scheme is an essential document designed to ensure safety during works that affect public roads or pavements. They detail the configuration of the roads around a worksite and outline where various traffic management tools such as signs, cones, barriers, and even traffic marshals should be positioned.
Types of Traffic Management Permits in Sydney and When You Need to Get One
Council Permits For Roadworks
A council permit for roadworks is mandatory for compliance and safety. You will need a Traffic Guidance Scheme to ensure your roadworks comply with the Sydney Council’s road closure rules or other regulations. These could include:
Road Occupancy Permit
To ensure that any disruptions are minimised and managed correctly.
Hoarding Permit
For temporary structures set up to protect the public or cordon off a construction area.
Work Zone (parking) Permit
When activities need a range of parking spaces.
Driveway or Road Opening Permit
Applicable to modifications or access to existing driveways or making new entries onto the road.
Shipping Container Permit (for construction purposes only)
When using a shipping container for construction purposes.
Driveway Line Marking
In the case where driveway paintings or changes are needed to guide traffic or demarcate areas.
Temporary Road Closures For Events or Street Parties
If traffic needs to be temporarily halted for community festivities or street parties.
Event Traffic Permits
For low-key gatherings, like picnics or small get-togethers without big setups like marquees, you probably won’t need a permit. However, If you’re planning an occasion in a public area (i.e., a park or beach), you will need to submit an application. Events needing a permit could include:
Parties
Outdoor weddings
Fun runs
Fundraisers
Sporting events
Markets
Festivals
Workshops
Most events that are less than 30 days and involve temporary structures typically don’t require extra planning permissions. Futureproof your Sydney event traffic permit with expert advice, planning, and submissions.
Police Road Closure Permits
With seamless communication and innovative strategies, we ensure your traffic management plan contains all the necessary details for your permit. A police road closure permit is required for events that need to temporarily close the road for potential pedestrian use. These could include:
Filming or photography projects
Footraces
Bike races
Vehicle races
Street markets
Sporting events
Festivals
Please note that approval from other regulatory bodies (such as the police) may also be a condition for proceeding with your plans. We liaise with all local councils, including the police, to ensure your permit application contains all the required details for a police road closure permit in Sydney to be granted.
Who We Assist With a Traffic Guidance Scheme
We offer comprehensive assistance in creating a traffic management plan tailored to your permit application needs. Our team will ensure seamless submission on your behalf and can also implement these plans throughout the duration of your project.
- Road maintenance & road works
- Builders
Line markers
- Transport For NSW & Council
- Local residential works
- Gas & tree works
- Construction works
- Traffic companies
- Traffic planning overflow works
- Major projects
- Electrical powerline works
- Government works
- Crane works
- Concrete works
Get In Touch
Navigating the complexities of road closure permits and Traffic Guidance Schemes doesn’t need to be daunting. At Statewide Roads & Traffic, our experienced staff are ready to provide custom guidance and support through every step of the process.
Contact us online, or feel free to call us on 0457 111 627.
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