Telecommunications

You will need to fill in and submit an application:

• Service works permit application (PDF)
• Service works permit application (Word)

Applications must be received at least 20 business days before your expected start date for works, to allow enough time to assess your application.

No works are to be done until a written agreement has been issued. Agreement is in accordance with:

• Telecommunications Act 1997 Schedule 3 Part 1 Division 5 Cl 11
• Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997 Chapter 4 Part 2 Cl 4.6
• Roads and Jetties Act 1935

Applications can be sent:

• By mail:
  Permits
  Department of State Growth
  GPO Box 536, Hobart TAS 7001
• By email: permits@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

There are time restrictions on planned works on State roads major commuting routes, to help make sure traffic at peak times isn’t impacted by roadworks.

More information can be found on the restrictions on major commuting routes webpage.

Traffic control at work sites may be required to maintain a safe workplace for workers and to safely guide road users through work sites.

More information can be found on the Tasmanian Guide - Traffic Control for Works on Roads webpage.