Hoarding Calculator

Hoardings ensure the public are protected by providing a barrier for the public from the city works site. The decision as to the type of hoarding to use depends on the activity and circumstances of the works.

Solid hoardings are required in beige or a neutral colour and must be kept graffiti free.

Whenever hoardings are used, a clearance of 1.5m must be left for pedestrians to pass the site safely. This means that there must be a clearance of 1.5m from the nearest obstruction to the hoarding line. If this cannot be maintained, then a pedestrian raceway may be an alternative.

For further information about requirements, please see the City Works Guidelines (PDF, 4Mb).

The Hoarding Calculator will allow you to estimate the cost associated with a hoarding that occupies the public realm. Please note that there may be other fees including ticket machine fees, parking alterations, pedestrian raceway fees, etc.

If you would like further information about these fees, please contact the City Works Officer on 8203 7236.

Weekly Fee Calculation Rules for Hoarding

The calculation is based on:

● Site Width* less than 2.5m2 from building line or more than 2.5m2 from building line.
● Fee is multipled by number of weeks on site.

* Site Width is defined as the width of the site which is abutting a road (i.e. Calculate the width of the site where it is exposed to roads).

Other Information

Calculations do not include additional fees that may be associated with:

● Removal of car parking spaces.
● Loss of ticket machine parking spaces.
● Removal or relocation of ticket machines.
● Relocation of Bus stops, Taxi Ranks or other parking or loading areas.
● Fees for the placement of a pedestrian raceway on a public road way.
● The use of additional equipment in the public realm (including cranes, excavators etc).
● The hire of Uniquely Rundle Mall panels (for use on short term Rundle Mall hoardings).

Customers wishing to apply for a city works permit need to submit the following to the City Works Officer:

● Completed application form.
● A copy of their public liability insurance certificate (minimum of $20 Million).
● Detailed site plan including traffic/pedestrian management and dimensions of the hoarding.
● Other supporting information may be requested and could include copies of consultation with any potentially affected stakeholders.

If you require further information, please contact the City Works Officer on 8203 7236.

Terms and Conditions

All calculations are aimed at providing an approximate guide and should be used as an indication only.

The results obtained using the online hoarding calculator do not represent a quote or guarantee approval for a permit. All attempts are made to maintain the accuracy of information provided on this site, however the figures provided are subject to change at any time without notice, and no guarantees or warrantees are made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

A Site Management Meeting may be required before any works on site commence. To arrange a site management meeting, please contact the City Works Officer on 8203 7236.