Council can consider a request for temporary access to a park or reserve where the temporary access is required for an approved activity, for example: resident property access, events, infrastructure access, and the activity will not cause damage to our parks or public assets.
Event applications must be submitted at least 6 (six) weeks prior to the event, to allow adequate time to assess the information.
For all other park access applications and all required documents, must be submitted no less than 10 business days prior to the activity.
Temporary access for property owners
For temporary vehicle access through a council park or reserve to access your property, you must be the property owner to be eligible to apply.
To complete your application online you will need ready:
- ID (drivers’ licence).
- Vehicle details.
- If engaging a contractor for this work, you will need to provide the contractor’s Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance for $20 Million.
- Copies of any plans or building approvals, if applicable.
Temporary access to hold an event in a park or reserve
If your event will have 500 or more people in attendance (excluding sporting events) you can apply for approval by submitting a Temporary Entertainment Event Approval Form. If your event is a reoccurring market please complete the Market Approval Form .
For temporary access to a council park or reserve for a private, community or sporting event, you must be the Event Organiser to apply.
To complete your application online you will need ready:
- Event Company Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance ($20Million).
- Event Management Plan.
- Event Site Plan.
- Vendors details including vehicle details and vendors PLI ($20Million).
- Food Vendors Food Licence.
- Traffic Management Plan (if applicable).
- Venue booking reference (if applicable).
- Smaller private events may not require all of the above documentation.
Temporary access for infrastructure works
For temporary access to a park or reserve for any infrastructure works, you must be the company contracted to complete the works.
To complete your application, you will need ready:
- Company Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance ($20Million).
- Site Plan.
- Contract or building works approvals.
- Traffic Management Plan (if applicable).
Temporary access for other activities
Temporary access to Council parks or reserves may be available for other activities, subject to Council’s discretion.
To access the park or reserve a park key may be required. and a refundable deposit of $70.00 is payable upon collection of the key.
Please read the Standard Terms and Conditions for Temporary Access to a Park or Reserve [280KB] before applying.
To submit an application