CITY OF DARWIN BY-LAWS 2023
88Road work
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88 Road work (1) A person must not perform any of the following work without an (a) depositing any material, or erecting any structure, on a road; (b) opening or breaking up the surface of a road. (2) A person who performs work specified in clause (1)(a) or (b) must prevent harm or inconvenience to the public from the work and materials used for the work by: (a) managing any affected traffic appropriately; and (b) operating safety lights around the work and materials between sunset and sunrise or when visibility is otherwise reduced; and (c) installing appropriate fencing and enclosures around the work and materials. The safety measures required by this by-law must be taken whether or not the work is authorised by the City. (3) The CEO may give the person performing the work directions regarding compliance with the safety measures required by this by-law. (4) The cost of the safety measures must be paid by the person who performs the work.
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