Crossing cattle across roads is a significant issue for many dairy and livestock farmers. The Government has been working with TasFarmers and DairyTas, as well as local farmers and councils, to develop a practical approach to address the issue.
The Government has developed a set of standard drawings for a modular stock underpass system to eliminate most of the design costs. The modular components can now be bought directly from pre-cast concrete fabricators in Tasmania. The Tasmanian Government fully funds stock underpasses where a new road alignment splits a property.
For an application to be approved under the Program it must be submitted and assessed BEFORE the construction activity takes place.
How to apply
Refer the attached for information on the eligibility criteria, guidelines of the program and the application form:
Stock Underpass Program Guidelines (PDF 389Kb)
Stock Underpass Program Application form (PDF 149Kb)
Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their application with Agriculture and Water Business Unit at NRE Tasmania and the relevant Road Authority prior to submitting.
Contacts and additional information
For enquiries in relation to the program or for assistance in completing this form please contact:
Agriculture and Water Business Unit
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
For enquiries relating to State Roads contact:
Road Permits
Department of State Growth
Phone: (03) 6166 33369
Email: permits@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
A list of Pre-Qualified Contractors is available on the Department of State Growth Transport Contract Services web page.
For enquiries relating to Local Government road networks and requirements contact your local Council. Contact details for local Councils can be found on the Local Government directory website.
Background
In April 2017 the Tasmanian Government announced a program to support improved farm and road safety and increased farm productivity across the livestock sector. The Stock Underpass Program will allow farmers to access funds as a contribution to the overall cost of installing an underpass under a public road.
The program provides grants of up to one third (33%) of the cost of constructuion of an underpass, up to a maximum of $80,000 per grant. The program has a fixed amount of funding and will close once all of the funds are fully allocated.