Service requests and feedback timeframes


Indicative timeframes and information on how requests and feedback are managed by Transport Canberra and City Services

When a request is received, it is prioritised based on various factors such as public safety, resources availability and the need for further information or investigation (e.g. exact location of the issue).

The following table displays a range of issue types and indicative timeframes to completion. Major events such as adverse weather and public holidays will impact the time to completion.

Issue

Indicative timeframe

Receipt of your email enquiry

Complete in 1 to 3 working days.

Removal of wasp nests

Complete in 5 to 10 working days.

Customers should expect to be contacted within 10 working days.

IssueIndicative timeframe

Blocked the path due to debris or others

Inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

Damage to path or other (urgent repair)

Complete in 5 to 10 working days (weather and priority dependant).

Damage to path or other (non-urgent repair)

Complete in 6 to 12 months (safety and priority dependant).

New extension to an existing foot path or on-road cycling request

Contact made within 30 working days after all necessary site surveys and assessments have been completed.

New foot path request

Contact made within 30 working days after all necessary site surveys and assessments have been completed.

New ramp to a foot path request

Contact made within 30 working days after all necessary site surveys and assessments have been completed.

*Please note that major events such as adverse weather and public holidays will impact the duration.

Issue

Indicative timeframe

Death cap mushroom

Inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

Mowing or maintenance request

Mowing is scheduled seasonally.

Refer to the following link for your area’s mowing schedule.

Shrub pruning

Inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

Weed infestation

Weed infestation inspection is scheduled seasonally.

Request through Fix My Street is inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

Issue

Indicative timeframe

Graffiti and vandalism

Complete in 15 working days.

Litter and illegal dumping

Complete in 30 working days.

Refer to kerbside clean up or waste collection.

Request cleaning, repair or maintenance of public places

Prioritised in terms of safety and programmed accordingly.

Safety concern (e.g. sharps, poison)

Inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

Weed infestation

Weed infestation inspection is scheduled seasonally.

Request through Fix My Street is inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

Water leak / flooding in public places

Inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly.

*Please note that major events such as adverse weather and public holidays will impact the duration.

Issue

Indicative timeframe

Accessibility issues

Inspected ASAP and prioritised accordingly to risk base.

Abandoned vehicle

Issues are dealt with using a risk-based approach to ensure resources are targeted to where the risks of harm, unsafe practices or misconduct are the greatest. An officer will attend as soon as possible.

Illegal camping

Issues are dealt with using a risk-based approach to ensure resources are targeted to where the risks of harm, unsafe practices or misconduct are the greatest. An officer will attend as soon as possible.

Illegal signage

Issues are dealt with using a risk-based approach to ensure resources are targeted to where the risks of harm, unsafe practices or misconduct are the greatest. An officer will attend as soon as possible.

Illegal items blocking the path or on nature strip

Issues are dealt with using a risk-based approach to ensure resources are targeted to where the risks of harm, unsafe practices or misconduct are the greatest. An officer will attend as soon as possible.

New Pedestrian Crossing Request

Complete in 60 working days.

Requires assessment of traffic volumes, traffic speed and crash data to be collected and external review undertaken.

New Parking Restrictions/Signage

Requesters are contacted in 10 working days.

Requires consultation with affected business/residents, assessment, and fabrication. This process may take up to 6 months.

Potholes (urgent repair)

Complete in 5 to 10 working days (weather and priority dependant).

Potholes (non-urgent repair)

Assessed annually in accordance with the resurfacing program (weather and priority dependant).

Request replacement parking signage

Complete in 5 to 20 working days.

Request for Local Area Traffic Management, speed humps

Complete in 10 to 60 working days.

Issues may require assessment of traffic volumes, traffic speed and crash data to be collected and external review undertaken.

Review of speed limits

Complete in 10 to 60 working days.

Issues may require assessment of traffic volumes, traffic speed and crash data to be collected and external review undertaken.

Road signs (regulatory)

Complete in 5 to 20 working days.

Road signs (non-regulatory)

Complete in 20 to 60 working days.

Road condition and safety (intersection safety, lines of sight, etc)

Complete in 10 to 60 working days.

Issues may require assessment of traffic volumes, traffic speed and crash data to be collected and external review undertaken.

Road-related noise complaints

Reporters are contacted in 10 to 20 working days.

Assessment and/or resolution takes up to 4 months.

Requires desktop assessment, survey, and noise assessment on site.

Service pit issues

Temporary repair to ensure safety in 5 to 10 working days.

Street sweeping (urgent)

Complete in 1 to 3 working days.

Street sweeping (non-urgent)

Complete in 20 to 120 working days accordingly to schedule.

Traffic control (existing pedestrian crossings, speed humps, etc)

Complete in 10 to 60 working days.

Traffic lights

Complete in 10 working days to ensure safety.

*Please note that major events such as adverse weather and public holidays will impact the duration.

Issue

Indicative timeframe

Emergency response to tie and mains blockages

Complete in 2 hours.

Request cleaning, repair or maintenance

Complete in 7 working days.

Sewerage faults, potable water and related infrastructure

Icon Water is responsible for managing these assets. If the matter is urgent please call Icon Water on 02 6248 3111. For non-urgent matters please email talktous@iconwater.com.au.

Water leak / flooding

Complete in 2 working days.

Issue

Indicative timeframe

A single light bulb out

Complete in 2 to 5 working days.

Damaged pole

Complete in 10 working days.

Flickering or dim light

Complete in 10 to 20 working days.

Light is on during the day

Complete in 10 to 20 working days.

Light is not working after repair

Complete in 2 to 5 working days.

Multiple light bulbs out

Complete in 15 to 25 working days.

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