Three new notices have been introduced in South Australia to cut red tape and deliver more consistent crane movements across the state.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has partnered with South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA DIT) to introduce the new notices.
This means eligible crane operators will no longer need a permit to access road networks outlined in the South Australia Class 1 2-Axle up to 28t Articulated Steering Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1), South Australia Class 1 4-Axle to 6-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1) and South Australia Class 1 6-Axle to 9-Axle Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1).
The development of these access reforms contributes to the South Australian government’s request to the NHVR to transition heavy vehicle access permits to notices.
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SA DIT chief executive Jon Whelan says the notices will deliver significant productivity benefits for the crane industry.
“The new notices enable safer, more efficient crane movements across the state by making it easier for eligible heavy vehicles to access key networks,” he says.
“This will mean a more streamlined process for operators, with fewer road managers consent requests than before.”
NHVR director service delivery Steve Miller says the new notices have been developed in consultation with SA DIT and industry to help improve cross-border access and reduce the administrative burden associated with the permit application process.
“The new notices will make it easier for crane operators from other participating states and territories who are accustomed to operating under notices to access these networks in South Australia,” Miller says.
“Through these notices, we have worked with the South Australian government and industry to ensure the appropriate safety controls are in place so crane operators, particularly mobile cranes, can be ready to attend work sites on short notice.
“By cutting repeat permits, we are working with local and state road managers to grow reliable road networks that will keep the industry moving and drive Australia’s economy.”
Operators are reminded to review the Specified Road Manager Network Requirements, contained within the Operator’s Guide for each notice and the Heavy Vehicle – Road Operations Access Map (HV-ROAM), ahead of travel.
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