1. What is a wayleave?
A wayleave gives you permission to work on common or government owned property, for example, on a road or road reserve. A wayleave is necessary before work commences in order to avoid damage to existing infrastructure such as pipes or cables.
2. When is a wayleave required?
A wayleave is required when there is a need to break ground on a road, road reserve, or any common or government owned property. This includes any road applications, infrastructure installations, fibre optic installations, landscaping and any general excavation or use of common property.
3. Why do I need a wayleave?
A wayleave grants you permission to work in and/or install services on property that is not owned by you. A wayleave also assists in identifying existing services, such as cables and pipes, in order to protect them from damage. If any infrastructure is damaged and you do not have a wayleave, you will be held liable for the cost of any damages and could incur large fines.
4. How long does a wayleave application take to obtain?
We are typically able to obtain wayleaves in 2-5 weeks, depending on the municipal area under which your project falls. Please contact us for more details.
5. Why should we get a professional to assist with our wayleave needs?
- We ensure that all the relevant stakeholders are contacted and we manage the process of getting permissions grated for your project.
- We save you the administrative burden so that you can focus more time on your core business.
- We eliminate any uncertainty and stress while navigating the wayleave process.
- We significantly reduce the turnaround time of all approvals, including the wayleave.
6. How do we apply?
Our innovative system allows you to apply for and review your application progress on your client dashboard.
Please login or register here or call us on 010 442 9914
7. What areas does your service cover?
We provide a national service covering all provinces and municipal areas in South Africa.
8. What is a service provider?
A service provider is any company (private or state owned) that houses services in that area. For example, water services, fibre or telephone lines etc.
9. What will happen if I continue to work in municipal/common property without a Wayleave?
This may result in hefty fines and possibly damage to infrastructure. In this case, you would be liable for the cost of their repair. Metro Police may visit your site and request a wayleave. If you cannot produce the required wayleave, your equipment will be confiscated and you will be issued with a fine.