Services & Infrastructure
TasRail Property Team manages applications to build new, or change existing, utility services on our land or adjacent to our infrastructure.
TasRail Property Team manages applications to build new, or change existing, utility services on our land or adjacent to our infrastructure.
These works include:
- installation and maintenance of water, stormwater and other pipelines
- installation and maintenance of electricity and telecommunications cables
- construction and maintenance of earthworks (including reforming drains)
- construction and maintenance footbridges and underpasses.
How to apply
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.
Cost
Our application fee is $1055 + 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.
*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.
Contact
Contact the Property team at Property@tasrail.com.au
Step 1: Complete the Permit Application Form
- When applying for a permit to carry out works on or near TasRail land, applicants use the Permit Application form and provide supporting documentation, including:
- A clear explanation of why access is required
- A detailed description of the works, including methodology, equipment, and timeframes
- Professional drawings showing:
- All proposed works within TasRail land
- Exact location, including GPS coordinates at each end of the service crossing (if possible)
- All existing services in the area, with confirmed locations and depths verified on-site
- Note: If infrastructure is to remain within the corridor, applicants must complete Part C of the Permit Application Form – Agreement to Enter into a Licence.
Please note the following general requirements:
- Under boring is strongly preferred over trenching through rail tracks.
- All proposed service crossings under rail tracks are to be:
- at least 2m below the tracks
- encased in encasing compliant with the latest version of AS4799. - No pits or access points are allowed within TasRail land.
- TasRail land not used for rail operation will be subject to the same conditions and requirements as regions under active rail operation.
Step 2: Email to Property
- Forward your prepared application to Property@tasrail.com.au, If you have any questions - please contact the Property Team on 03 63352604.
Step 3: Pay the fee
- During Phase 1 of our process, you will be sent an invoice for $1055 + GST. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid before the completion of Phase 1 before we progress to the next phase.
Please read the sections below about the different phases of the application process, and possible additional costs.
Application process
There are three phases to our process:
- Phase 1: TasRail internal submission review
- Phase 2: Track Engineer Manager approval,
- Phase 3: TasRail licensing of the asset, followed by arranging site access via a Permit prior to commencing works.
During the process, we review your design drawings, consult internally and externally, and prepare, draft and execute any required licences.
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.
For more information referring to our Licensing and Permit processes
Additional costs
Certain activities or requirements during the permit process may incur additional fees, such as:
- Phase 2: Independent Technical Review – To be arranged and paid for by the applicant
- Project Management Fees – May apply for complex or high-volume applications; TasRail will notify you in advance if this applies
- Annual Licence Fee – Applies if the service infrastructure remains within the rail corridor, as part of the ongoing licence agreement.