Local Law 3 – Asset Protection During Building Works

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Council is undertaking a review of Local Law 3 (LL3) – Asset Protection during Building Works, and we invite you to participate in the upcoming community consultation process.

Local Laws are reviewed every ten years to ensure they remain effective, fair and aligned with current legislation. Council has required asset protection during building works since 2014, and the revised LL3 is required to continue safeguarding public infrastructure and improving safety and amenity around building sites.

Why this review matters

Council is receiving an increasing number of community concerns relating to:

  • Safety and amenity around active building sites
  • Damage to nature strips, footpaths, roads and kerb and channel
  • Mud and debris being tracked onto public roads and footpaths

The revised LL3 has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and the Guidelines for Local Laws Manual and aims to better protect Council assets while providing clearer, more practical requirements for the building industry.

Key proposed changes in the Draft LL3

The revised Local Law includes several important changes, including:

  • Replacing temporary vehicle crossings with a requirement for a permanent vehicle crossing prior to commencement of works
  • Requirement for an on-site hard stand to minimise mud and debris on roads and footpaths
  • Updated permit lead times, inspections and reinstatement timeframes
  • Clarification of responsibility, requiring the person/entity undertaking the building works to hold the Asset Protection Permit
  • Removal of provisions that duplicate other legislation or regulatory controls

These changes are intended to improve safety, protect public assets, strengthen accountability and provide greater certainty for applicants

Community consultation – how you can participate

Following Council endorsement at the 23 March 2026 Council Meeting, the Draft LL3 and Community Impact Statement will be on public exhibition for four weeks, closing on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

We strongly encourage you to review the documents and provide feedback using one or both of the following consultation options:

  • Complete a submission below.
  • Face-to-face information session: you can also book a one-on-one 30 minute timeslot with Council officers to discuss the draft Local Law, raise concerns and discuss feedback.

Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026

Times: Drop in any time between 1.30pm to 8pm

Location: Latrobe City Council HQ, 141 Commercial Road, Morwell

Information session bookings: Via Eventbrite here

What happens next?

All feedback received during the consultation period will be carefully considered and reported to Councillors at a future Councillor Briefing before any decision is made on adoption of the revised Local Law.

Your experience and insights are valuable in ensuring LL3 is practical, effective and balanced for both the community and the building industry.

Further information, including the Draft Local Law 3 and Community Impact Statement, are available online or at one of our Council Offices during the consultation period.

If you have any questions about the consultation process, please contact Council’s Asset Protection team assetprotection@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Council is undertaking a review of Local Law 3 (LL3) – Asset Protection during Building Works, and we invite you to participate in the upcoming community consultation process.

Local Laws are reviewed every ten years to ensure they remain effective, fair and aligned with current legislation. Council has required asset protection during building works since 2014, and the revised LL3 is required to continue safeguarding public infrastructure and improving safety and amenity around building sites.

Why this review matters

Council is receiving an increasing number of community concerns relating to:

  • Safety and amenity around active building sites
  • Damage to nature strips, footpaths, roads and kerb and channel
  • Mud and debris being tracked onto public roads and footpaths

The revised LL3 has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and the Guidelines for Local Laws Manual and aims to better protect Council assets while providing clearer, more practical requirements for the building industry.

Key proposed changes in the Draft LL3

The revised Local Law includes several important changes, including:

  • Replacing temporary vehicle crossings with a requirement for a permanent vehicle crossing prior to commencement of works
  • Requirement for an on-site hard stand to minimise mud and debris on roads and footpaths
  • Updated permit lead times, inspections and reinstatement timeframes
  • Clarification of responsibility, requiring the person/entity undertaking the building works to hold the Asset Protection Permit
  • Removal of provisions that duplicate other legislation or regulatory controls

These changes are intended to improve safety, protect public assets, strengthen accountability and provide greater certainty for applicants

Community consultation – how you can participate

Following Council endorsement at the 23 March 2026 Council Meeting, the Draft LL3 and Community Impact Statement will be on public exhibition for four weeks, closing on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

We strongly encourage you to review the documents and provide feedback using one or both of the following consultation options:

  • Complete a submission below.
  • Face-to-face information session: you can also book a one-on-one 30 minute timeslot with Council officers to discuss the draft Local Law, raise concerns and discuss feedback.

Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026

Times: Drop in any time between 1.30pm to 8pm

Location: Latrobe City Council HQ, 141 Commercial Road, Morwell

Information session bookings: Via Eventbrite here

What happens next?

All feedback received during the consultation period will be carefully considered and reported to Councillors at a future Councillor Briefing before any decision is made on adoption of the revised Local Law.

Your experience and insights are valuable in ensuring LL3 is practical, effective and balanced for both the community and the building industry.

Further information, including the Draft Local Law 3 and Community Impact Statement, are available online or at one of our Council Offices during the consultation period.

If you have any questions about the consultation process, please contact Council’s Asset Protection team assetprotection@latrobe.vic.gov.au