Carrying out works on a public road (road openings)

In order to make a water connection or a sewer connection, it may be necessary to open the public roadway, footpath or verge.

You can apply for a road opening on the same application form as the water connection or sewer connection.

  • Completed Application form should be returned to the relevant Area Council office.
  • The Area Roads Engineer will report on the conditions and the fees payable for the road opening.
  • A letter will be issued outlining the Council’s agreement in principle to the connection and to the road opening and will detail the fees & conditions involved.
  • Fees should then be paid to your relevant Council office.
  • Upon payment in full of the fees a letter of permission will issue, subject to conditions.

For application forms, please click here.