Pre-start meetings are held once an Operational Works Approval is granted.
Pre-start meetings are held to ensure that all conditions of approval are understood and to verify pre-development site conditions.
Requirements for a Pre-Start meeting
Before a pre-start meeting can be held, Council generally requires the following documents:
- Balance of application fee and Security deposit receipts;
- Issue for construction plans with RPEQ certification;
- Approved Works Near Water Supply or Sewerage Infrastructure Application where relevant;
- Any necessary request for Private Works submitted to Council’s Water Department;
- Proof of the contractors current Public Liability Insurance policy to at least $20 Million;
- Project Quality Plan including inspection and test plan (approval from Council prior to works being carried out);
- Traffic Management Plan (prepared and certified by a suitably qualified Traffic Management Designer (TMD)). Ensure the requirements of Part 3 of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices are met;
- Construction Safety Plan in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011; and
- Construction Program – showing testing and inspections.
These items are typically detailed in the development approval for operational works
Arranging a Pre-Start Meeting
The Pre-Start meeting is held prior to any works commencing on site. When you are ready for a Pre-Start meeting, please contact Council to arrange a suitable date and time. Please note that the Pre-Start meeting cannot be arranged until the all required documents (as above) have been supplied.
Attending a Pre-Start Meeting
Council’s development engineer, the consulting engineer and the contractor must attend the pre-start meeting at the site prior to the commencement of works. The owner is welcome to attend.
All attendees should come suitably dressed for a site walk over if needed.