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🗺️ Fast Traffic Hire Service Area

Fast Traffic Hire is primarily established as a premier provider of traffic control services in Melbourne, Victoria.

• Primary Focus: Melbourne and the surrounding areas in Victoria.

• Industry Experience: They cater to a wide range of sectors, including Civil and Road Construction, Commercial and Residential Construction, Utility Companies, VicRoads (now Department of Transport and Planning - DTP) and Council Municipalities, as well as Film/TV Productions and Events.

• Availability: Their crews are advertised as being on standby 24/7, 365 days a year for rapid deployment.

If your project is located in Melbourne, they are well-positioned to assist you. If you are outside of Victoria, you would need to contact them directly to confirm their capacity to service your location, as some companies offer national solutions from core branch locations.

📝 General Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Requirements

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is a crucial, site-specific document required by law (under various state and federal regulations, including Safe Work Australia guidelines and the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management) for any work that impacts the normal flow of traffic or pedestrians on a road or public space.

While the specifics vary by state and local council (e.g., VicRoads, City of Melbourne), a typical compliant TMP must include:

1. Planning and Site Information

• Contact Details: Names and 24/7 contact information for the responsible company (e.g., Fast Traffic Hire) and the on-site Traffic Control Site Manager.

• Site Location: Detailed address and location map.

• Dates and Times: Specific start and end dates/times for the work, including any staging details.

• Scope of Work: A clear description of the project being undertaken and why the road/area is impacted.

• Permit Status: Documentation or proof of applications for necessary permits (e.g., Road Occupancy Permits from the local Council or a Memorandum of Authorisation (MOA) from the State Road Authority like DTP/VicRoads).

2. Risk Management and Safety

• Hazard/Risk Assessment: A thorough assessment of potential risks to workers, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, and the methods used to control those risks.

• Worker Competencies: Details on the accreditation of the personnel involved (e.g., proof of accreditation for Traffic Controllers).

• Compliance: Confirmation that the plan adheres to the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 (Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control for works on roads).

3. Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) - The Drawing

• Visual Layout: A drawing that visually represents the worksite layout. This includes:

  • Location of the work area and work vehicles/plant.

  • Placement of all signs, barriers, cones, and traffic control devices.

  • Detour routes for vehicles and alternative paths for pedestrians/cyclists.

  • The direction of traffic flow and temporary speed limits.

• Pedestrian and Vehicle Flow: Detailed strategies on how pedestrians will be safely managed and separated from vehicles/plant.

The main benefit of hiring a company like Fast Traffic Hire is that they employ qualified traffic management personnel who design, draw, and submit these detailed, compliant TMPs and TGSs on your behalf.