Applying to dedicate state land as a road
In cases where access to a block of land does not exist or is not practical, you can apply to have an area of state land dedicated as a road.
For information on dedicating freehold land as road, contact your local government.
You are strongly encouraged to arrange a pre-lodgement meeting with us before you apply to ensure you have the information you need to apply correctly. You can do this by contacting your nearest business centre.
In cases where access to a block of land does not exist or is not practical, you can apply to have an area of state land dedicated as a road.
For information on dedicating freehold land as road, contact your local government.
Application requirements
Under section 420B of the Land Act 1994 the chief executive may keep guidelines about the making of applications.
The following is the minimum requirement that applies to an application to dedicate state land as a road under section 94(2) of the Land Act 1994. If you do not provide the below information or the forms are incomplete then your application will not be accepted.
Your application must include:
- these completed forms
- Part A - Contact and land details - you can apply and lodge online via Part A – Contact and Land details or apply via Form LA00—Contact and land details (PDF, 92.1KB)
- Form LA17 Part B (PDF, 112KB) – application to dedicate state land as a road
- a drawing (minimum size A4) which includes the following information
- general location including your land
- area of road to be opened
- lot on plan information
- a north point
- scale
- dimensions
Note: The Queensland Globe may assist you in compiling this drawing.
- payment of the application fee.
Lodging your application
You can lodge your application online through the Part A – Contact and Land details online form.
If you can't lodge your application online, apply through the PDF applications and lodge by emailing SLAMlodgement@resources.qld.gov.au or by posting it to Department of Resources, PO Box 5318, Townsville QLD 4810.
Payment options
If a fee applies to your application, payment options are cheque (by post) or credit card.
Cheques should be made out to the 'Department of Resources' and marked 'not negotiable'.
Credit card payments are accepted in person or over the phone.
We will send you a receipt once we have established that your application meets all requirements and has been properly made.
Contact us
If you have any questions about lodging your application or payment, email SLAMlodgement@resources.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4447 9174.
How your application is assessed
We will assess your application against legislative requirements. We will seek the views of other stakeholders (e.g. state, regional and local agencies) and inspect the land if required.
Policies and legislation
Native title
Our review will also include an assessment of whether native title issues need to be addressed, and how this should be done. Depending on the outcome, you may be required to address native titles issues as a condition of the offer.
What happens next?
Once we have received the advice of other stakeholders and all issues, including native title, have been investigated, we will send you a written notice.
If your application is successful, a written offer will set out the various conditions and requirements. You must complete the acceptance form and return it to us by the date specified or the offer will lapse.
The conditions will include:
- acceptance of the terms and conditions of the offer
- payment of consideration, if required
- lodgement of a plan of survey
- payment of all regulatory fees and charges.
Once you have accepted the offer and satisfied all conditions, we will take action to dedicate the road, and notify you that the road has been opened.
Related information
- Find out more about types of road tenures.