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The entire application process can take from 3 to 12 months. </p> <br /> <h5><strong>Cost</strong></h5> <p>Our application fee is $3060 + GST* for rail crossings per proposed asset and is non-refundable. Please read the section called 'application process' below for information about possible additional costs. </p> <p>*Subject to change without notice. If no updates are received from the applicant for more than one year, the application will be closed and a new application (and application fee as of the date of submission) will be required to re-assess your application.</p> <br /> <h5> Contact</h5> <p> Contact the Utilities and Services team at <a href="mailto:services@victrack.com.au">services@victrack.com.au</a></p> <br /> <h5>Steps</h5> </div> <div class="show-for-small-only"> <p>VicTrack manages applications to build new, or change existing, utility services on our land or adjacent to our infrastructure.</p> <p>These works include:</p> <ul> <li>installation and maintenance of oil, gas, water, stormwater and other pipelines</li> <li>installation and maintenance of electricity and telecommunications cables (including fibre optic cables)</li> <li>construction and maintenance of earthworks (including reforming drains, constructing levy banks and occupational crossings)</li> <li>construction and maintenance footbridges and underpasses</li> <li>attachments to tram poles</li> <li>installation and maintenance of groundwater monitoring wells</li> </ul> <br /> <h5><strong>How to apply</strong></h5> <p>You can apply to install utilities and services in three easy steps, as outlined below. The entire application process can take from 3 to 12 months. </p> <br /> <h5><strong>Cost</strong></h5> <p>Our application fee is $3060 + GST* for rail crossings per proposed asset and is non-refundable. Please read the section called 'application process' below for information about possible additional costs. </p> <p>*Subject to change without notice. If no updates are received from the applicant for more than one year, the application will be closed and a new application (and application fee as of the date of submission) will be required to re-assess your application.</p> <br /> <h5> Contact</h5> <p> Contact the Utilities and Services team at <a href="mailto:services@victrack.com.au">services@victrack.com.au</a></p> <br /> <h5>Steps</h5> </div> </article> <div class="card card-1-1 "> <section class="AccordionSection small-12 columns clearfix"> <ul class="accordion" data-accordion data-options="multi_expand:false;toggleable: true"> <li class="accordion-item"> <a class="link-overlay" href="#accordion-step-1-prepare-your-drawings-" aria-controls="accordion-step-1-prepare-your-drawings-" title="Toggle Step 1: Prepare your drawings accordion"></a> <div class="hdr"> <div class="accordion-title">Step 1: Prepare your drawings </div> <svg width="28" height="15" viewBox="0 0 28 15" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M-6.71851e-08 1.53701L1.59834 -1.15405e-06L13.9999 11.9258L26.4017 -6.98654e-08L28 1.53702L13.9999 15L-6.71851e-08 1.53701Z" fill="#6D6E71" /> </svg> </div> <div id="accordion-step-1-prepare-your-drawings-" class="content clearfix"> <article class="card rte-content card-1-1 "> <div class="show-for-medium-up"> <p>It is important that you send us detailed drawings with your application form. <br> <br> <strong>These detailed drawings must: </strong></p> <ul> <li>show all works occurring within VicTrack land. <br> <br> </li> <li>be as shown in the following sample drawings for:<br> <br> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">- <a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/utilities-and-services_underground-sample-drawing.pdf">underground services</a><br> - <a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/utilities-and-services_overhead-sample-drawing.pdf">overhead services</a></p> <ul> <li>be compliant with the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_design-requirements.pdf">Design Requirements and Guidelines</a> and the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_overhead-works-guidelines.pdf">Overhead Works Guidelines</a><br> <br> </li> <li>include VicTrack file references, as per the Sample Drawing. Please email <a href="mailto:services@victrack.com.au">services@victrack.com.au</a> with preliminary drawings showing the location of proposed works (GPS coordinates at each end of service crossing if possible) to obtain these references<br> <br> </li> <li>show all existing services within VicTrack land (once confirmed and depthed on-site) in the vicinity of proposed works.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Please note the following general requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>All proposed service crossings under rail tracks are to be:<br> <br> - at least 2m below the tracks<br> - encased (VicTrack boundary to boundary) in encasing compliant with the latest version of AS4799.<br> <br> </li> <li>No pits or access points are allowed within VicTrack land.<br> <br> </li> <li>Boring is strongly preferred over trenching through rail tracks.<br> <br> </li> <li>VicTrack land not used for rail operation will be subject to the same conditions and requirements as regions under active rail operation.</li> </ul> <br> </div> <div class="show-for-small-only"> <p>It is important that you send us detailed drawings with your application form. <br> <br> <strong>These detailed drawings must: </strong></p> <ul> <li>show all works occurring within VicTrack land. <br> <br> </li> <li>be as shown in the following sample drawings for:<br> <br> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">- <a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/utilities-and-services_underground-sample-drawing.pdf">underground services</a><br> - <a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/utilities-and-services_overhead-sample-drawing.pdf">overhead services</a></p> <ul> <li>be compliant with the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_design-requirements.pdf">Design Requirements and Guidelines</a> and the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_overhead-works-guidelines.pdf">Overhead Works Guidelines</a><br> <br> </li> <li>include VicTrack file references, as per the Sample Drawing. Please email <a href="mailto:services@victrack.com.au">services@victrack.com.au</a> with preliminary drawings showing the location of proposed works (GPS coordinates at each end of service crossing if possible) to obtain these references<br> <br> </li> <li>show all existing services within VicTrack land (once confirmed and depthed on-site) in the vicinity of proposed works.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Please note the following general requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>All proposed service crossings under rail tracks are to be:<br> <br> - at least 2m below the tracks<br> - encased (VicTrack boundary to boundary) in encasing compliant with the latest version of AS4799.<br> <br> </li> <li>No pits or access points are allowed within VicTrack land.<br> <br> </li> <li>Boring is strongly preferred over trenching through rail tracks.<br> <br> </li> <li>VicTrack land not used for rail operation will be subject to the same conditions and requirements as regions under active rail operation.</li> </ul> <br> </div> </article> </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <a class="link-overlay" href="#accordion-step-2-apply-online" aria-controls="accordion-step-2-apply-online" title="Toggle Step 2: Apply online accordion"></a> <div class="hdr"> <div class="accordion-title">Step 2: Apply online</div> <svg width="28" height="15" viewBox="0 0 28 15" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M-6.71851e-08 1.53701L1.59834 -1.15405e-06L13.9999 11.9258L26.4017 -6.98654e-08L28 1.53702L13.9999 15L-6.71851e-08 1.53701Z" fill="#6D6E71" /> </svg> </div> <div id="accordion-step-2-apply-online" class="content clearfix"> <article class="card rte-content card-1-1 "> <div class="show-for-medium-up"> After you have prepared your documents <a data-reveal-ajax='true' data-reveal-id='mainModal' href="/signpost/{F08366E4-699D-4896-812E-9A2987024983}">you can apply online</a>.<br> <br> If you have any questions - please contact the Utilities and Services team at <a href="mailto:services@victrack.com.au">services@victrack.com.au</a> </div> <div class="show-for-small-only"> After you have prepared your documents <a data-reveal-ajax='true' data-reveal-id='mainModal' href="/signpost/{F08366E4-699D-4896-812E-9A2987024983}">you can apply online</a>.<br> <br> If you have any questions - please contact the Utilities and Services team at <a href="mailto:services@victrack.com.au">services@victrack.com.au</a> </div> </article> </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <a class="link-overlay" href="#accordion-step-3-pay-the-fee" aria-controls="accordion-step-3-pay-the-fee" title="Toggle Step 3: Pay the fee accordion"></a> <div class="hdr"> <div class="accordion-title">Step 3: Pay the fee</div> <svg width="28" height="15" viewBox="0 0 28 15" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M-6.71851e-08 1.53701L1.59834 -1.15405e-06L13.9999 11.9258L26.4017 -6.98654e-08L28 1.53702L13.9999 15L-6.71851e-08 1.53701Z" fill="#6D6E71" /> </svg> </div> <div id="accordion-step-3-pay-the-fee" class="content clearfix"> <article class="card rte-content card-1-1 "> <div class="show-for-medium-up"> During Phase 1 of our process, you will be sent an invoice for $3060 + GST. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid before the completion of Phase 1 before we progress to the next phase. <br /> <br /> Please read the sections below about the different phases of the application process, and possible additional costs.<br /> </div> <div class="show-for-small-only"> During Phase 1 of our process, you will be sent an invoice for $3060 + GST. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid before the completion of Phase 1 before we progress to the next phase. <br /> <br /> Please read the sections below about the different phases of the application process, and possible additional costs.<br /> </div> </article> </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item"> <a class="link-overlay" href="#accordion-application-process" aria-controls="accordion-application-process" title="Toggle Application process accordion"></a> <div class="hdr"> <div class="accordion-title">Application process</div> <svg width="28" height="15" viewBox="0 0 28 15" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M-6.71851e-08 1.53701L1.59834 -1.15405e-06L13.9999 11.9258L26.4017 -6.98654e-08L28 1.53702L13.9999 15L-6.71851e-08 1.53701Z" fill="#6D6E71" /> </svg> </div> <div id="accordion-application-process" class="content clearfix"> <article class="card rte-content card-1-1 "> <div class="show-for-medium-up"> <p>There are four phases to our process:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Phase 1:  VicTrack internal review</li> <li>Phase 2:  Independent compliance review (refer to the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/utilities-and-services_compliance-review-guidelines.pdf">Compliance Review Guideline</a> for more details)</li> <li>Phase 3:  Head TfV approval, and rail or tram operator review</li> <li>Phase 4:  VicTrack licensing of the asset, followed by arranging site access with rail operator prior to commencing works. In some cases, there may be additional negotiation and settlement if the licensee requests changes to the license. This additional negotiation is at the licensee’s expense.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <p>During the process, we review your design drawings, consult internally and externally, and prepare, draft and execute any required licences. </p> <p>The entire process can take from 3 to 12 months to complete depending on the complexity of the project and other land use and operational considerations.</p> <p>For more information about the process, please refer to the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_process.pdf">Four Phase Process documentation</a> </p> <p>For information about proposed decommissioning works, please refer to the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_decommissioning-guidelines.pdf">Decommissioning Guideline</a>.</p> <p><strong>Additional costs</strong></p> <p>During the process, some activities may attract additional fees. For example:</p> <ul> <li>Phase 2: An independent technical review (to be completed by the applicant) </li> <li>Review and site access by the relevant rail transport operator (e.g Metro Trains) </li> <li>Project management fees if the volume or complexity of your application requires additional resources. However, we will notify you first.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="show-for-small-only"> <p>There are four phases to our process:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Phase 1:  VicTrack internal review</li> <li>Phase 2:  Independent compliance review (refer to the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/utilities-and-services_compliance-review-guidelines.pdf">Compliance Review Guideline</a> for more details)</li> <li>Phase 3:  Head TfV approval, and rail or tram operator review</li> <li>Phase 4:  VicTrack licensing of the asset, followed by arranging site access with rail operator prior to commencing works. In some cases, there may be additional negotiation and settlement if the licensee requests changes to the license. This additional negotiation is at the licensee’s expense.<br /> <br /> </li> </ul> <p>During the process, we review your design drawings, consult internally and externally, and prepare, draft and execute any required licences. </p> <p>The entire process can take from 3 to 12 months to complete depending on the complexity of the project and other land use and operational considerations.</p> <p>For more information about the process, please refer to the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_process.pdf">Four Phase Process documentation</a> </p> <p>For information about proposed decommissioning works, please refer to the <a></a><a href="/-/media/victrack/documents/utilities/install-utilities-and-services_decommissioning-guidelines.pdf">Decommissioning Guideline</a>.</p> <p><strong>Additional costs</strong></p> <p>During the process, some activities may attract additional fees. For example:</p> <ul> <li>Phase 2: An independent technical review (to be completed by the applicant) </li> <li>Review and site access by the relevant rail transport operator (e.g Metro Trains) </li> <li>Project management fees if the volume or complexity of your application requires additional resources. However, we will notify you first.</li> </ul> </div> </article> </div> </li> </ul> </section> </div> </div> <div class="card card-1-3"> <div class="card card-1-1 inline-feature-item"> <article class="feature-item "> <div class="img" style="background-image: url('/-/media/victrack/images/archive/projects/projects-subindex.jpg'); background-size: cover; background-position: center center;"></div> <div class="text"> <h2 class="title">Our role</h2> <div class="desc rte-content"> <p><span style="color: #4d4d4f;">We are a state-owned organisation with an independent Board. 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