Codes of practice

Utility operators

Utility operators planning work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) must comply with their act of parliament, the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors and the Council's Local Conditions:

• National Code - NZ Utilities Advisory Group
• Utility operators

Private individuals and their contractors

Private individuals and their contractors planning work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) in Wellington must follow the Council's Code of Practice for Working on the Road.

Code of Practice for Working on the Road

The object of this code is to minimise the inconvenience and damage that could be caused by any work on the road to the public, road assets, or other property.

• Section 1: Introduction (8KB PDF)
• Section 2: Interpretation (29KB PDF)
• Section 3: Responsibilities (22KB PDF)
• Section 4: Prior Approval of Work (17KB PDF)
• Section 5: Road Work Notice (17KB PDF)
• Section 6: Completion Notice (7KB PDF)
• Section 7: Planning of Work (48KB PDF)
• Section 8: General Construction Requirements (35KB PDF)
• Section 9: Excavation (74KB PDF)
• Section 10: Backfilling (247KB PDF)
• Section 11: Temporary Surfaces (19KB PDF)
• Section 12: Reinstatement of Kerb and Channels, Ramps, and Vehicle Crossings (69KB PDF)
• Section 13: Reinstatement of Pavements (72KB PDF)
• Section 14: Reinstatement of Berms (25KB PDF)
• Section 15: Reinstatement of Garden Areas, Shrubs and Trees (25KB PDF)
• Section 16: Reinstatement of Batters (17KB PDF)
• Section 17: Reinstatement of Road Markings (17KB PDF)
• Section 18: Maintenance (17KB PDF)
• Appendices (290KB PDF)