Ground Disturbance Requests

Apply for permission before conducting any ground disturbing works

In the course of undertaking events, construction or infrastructure works on the island, tasks like installing signs, inserting marquee tent pegs, or digging and shifting soil are common. However, given the nature of the island's environment, any ground-disturbing activities must be approved beforehand. 

Ground disturbances

Whether undertaking construction, or repairing or replacing infrastructure on the island, any work that requires disturbance of the ground needs approval prior to starting given the nature of the island’s environment. This is to ensure that the appropriate risk and environmental controls are in place and any potential impacts to environmental, cultural, and Aboriginal heritage sites are minimised.

How to apply

• Submit a Ground Disturbance Request online. Ensure that you outline the level to which the ground will be disturbed, reasons for doing so, and control measures in place.
• A risk-based assessment of your application will be undertaken and advice provided to you on the outcome. 
• Please note that it can take up to 30 business days for written confirmation of your application.

Submit Ground Disturbance Request online.