Do You Need a Council Permit to Set Up a Crane on the Road in Melbourne?
Plenty of Melbourne lifts can’t be done from the property itself. Tight blocks, rear-access units, and inner-suburban streets often mean the crane has to set up on the road, footpath, or nature strip — and the moment it does, council permits come into play. Here’s what you need to know, and the short answer to the most common question we get: yes, your crane company can organise all of it for you.
What Is a Lift Plan and When Do You Need One?
If you’re booking a crane for the first time, you’ll probably hear the term “lift plan” before the crane arrives. It’s not red tape — it’s the document that turns a risky lift into a routine one. Here’s what a lift plan actually is, what goes into it, and when your job needs one.