Know Our Roads
There a many local roads under the care and control of the Town of Gawler. Many of these roads have on street parking, signage and physical traffic controls such as kerbs and medians to promote the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.
To ensure continued improvement to the local road network and associated management of traffic, the Town of Gawler provides the following traffic management services:
- Strategic transport planning for the local road network
- Investigating and implementing traffic control upgrades
- Processing Traffic Management Plans for events and contractors
- Responding to traffic and parking complaints
- Traffic control devices for specific events and road works.
Roads under the care and control of the Town of Gawler
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Within the Town of Gawler, the following roads are under the ownership, care and control of the Town of Gawler. Local roads are typically 6 to 8 meters in width with a footpath on one side and property access to residential homes. The road reserve is the a common term used to describe the area of road between property boundaries, and typically includes a footpath, kerbs, road carriageway. The verge is the area of land between the back of the kerb and the property boundary, which may include a footpath and service connections to properties.
Town of Gawler Public Road Register 2022
Raise any compliments or complaints relating to local roads within the Town of Gawler
Roads under the care and control of the State Government
Within the Town of Gawler, the following roads are under the care and control of the State Government, Department of Infrastructure (DIT) via the Commissioner of Highways. Generally DIT roads are considered to have high traffic volumes and provide direct connection to regions outside of the Town of Gawler.
To reference a list of state managed and local government managed roads in South Australia
This map shows which roads within the Town of Gawler that are under the care and control of the State Government, and which are local roads under care and control of Council
Whilst the Town of Gawler can assist with traffic and parking complaints on DIT roads, Council staff encourage these complaints to be raised with DIT
Road Closures are also a common request from residents and businesses in the local community. These are usually associated with community events and construction activity.
A Temporary Road Closure Application Form can be downloaded, filled out and submitted via email, Council@gawler.sa.gov.au, or in printed hard copy over the counter at the Gawler Administration Centre, 43 High Street Gawler SA 5118.
Please be aware that submitting in this form you are agreeing to comply with the conditions of approval imposed by Council and/or SAPOL. These may include but are not limited to:
* Provision of an event management plan
* Provision of a Traffic Management Plan prepared by a suitably qualified professional
* Payment of all costs for advertising the event to meet the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and Council
* Provision of road traffic signs and devises
* Cost of reinstatement
* Provision of a public liability insurance certificate to Council’s satisfaction
* Proof of consultation with affected parties
Please note that lead time of 3 months is usually a minimum timeframe in order to fulfil all of the requirements for road closures. Please lodge this application as early as possible
Fees & charges may apply.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) provides a list of the classes of heavy vehicles (restricted access vehicles).
While Council is responsible for assessing all requests for over-dimensional and overmass vehicles on its local roads, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) facilitates the application process for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Higher Mass Limits (HML) vehicle permits from start to finish.
To apply for a permit, you will need to lodge your application via the NHVR website.
Customer Service Request can be submitted online HERE, via email Council@gawler.sa.gov.au, contacting Council Customer Service on 8522 9211 or in person at Gawler Administration Centre, 43 High Street, Gawler SA 5118.