jra.org.za Wayleaves Application Procedure : Johannesburg Roads Agency

Organisation : Johannesburg Roads Agency Traffic Engineering & Analysis
Facility : Wayleaves Application Procedure
Location : Braamfontein

Website : https://jra.org.za/wayleaves/
Download Application Form :
JRA Wayleave Policy : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7709-WayleavePolicy.pdf
Planned wayleave form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7709-Planned.pdf
Emergency wayleave form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7709-Emergency.pdf
Placing of Services within Road Reserve form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7709-PlacingofServices.pdf

JRA Wayleaves Application Procedure

** Wayleaves allow the right to use the property of another without possessing it.
** It entitles the holder only the right to use such land in a specified manner.

Related : Johannesburg Roads Agency Traffic Calming Application Procedure : www.southafricain.com/7636.html

** Generally used in the case of roads to utility companies for the right to work in the “road reserve” to bury cables or access utility lines.
** An easement is considered as a property right in itself by common law and is treated as a type of property in most jurisdictions.

** The application for a Wayleave is necessary for the JRA to monitor and control all work within the road reserve so that it conforms with the JRA policy and the Service Delivery Agreement.

** The issuing of Wayleaves is also necessary to insure that work done in the road reserve complies with the “Code of Practice for work in the road reserve” and other relevant Acts.

** Although the Road Authority is solely responsible for its own road network, the value of other services in the Road Reserve are often more than that of the road itself and therefore require as much or more maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement.

** These activities, together with the work that has to be carried out on the road itself, result in considerable delays, inconvenience, danger and additional costs to road users.

Procedure For Wayleave Application :
Step 1 :
** Obtain detailed information from all relevant service agencies with regard to position of such services which are adjacent to where the work is to be carried out. Provide them with a drawing at minimum scale 1:500, With North Point, Block Plan With Stand Numbers, And Street Names And House Numbers (Where Possible).

** All service information must be obtained from the relevant Local Council before applicant applies for wayleave.

Please Note :
** If information of the position or levels of the services are required, exposing and backfilling these services must be undertaken by hand.
** Give the relevant Service Agency two (2) weeks prior notice to obtain this information.

Step 2 :
** When applying for the wayleave the applicant must hand in 3 copies of the drawing where the proposed work is taking place.

Details required on the drawing are :
1. PROPOSED WORK.
2. DEPTH OF PROPOSED SERVICE BELOW ROAD LEVEL`
3. DISTANCE OF PROPOSED SERVICE FROM BOUNDARY
4. POSITION OF ALL STRUCTURES INCLUDING UNDERGROUND
5. EXTENT OF UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES
6. ALL SERVICES FROM OTHER SERVICE AGENCIES. (If there is no service from a particular agency for that area, a comment to that effect from that agency is required)

** These drawings will have the official stamps of those Agencies or Departments to confirm they are in agreement that the data is in accordance with their latest records, before the wayleave is considered for approval.

Step 3 :
** The signed copies of the drawings and the three (3) signed wayleave application forms must be handed to the Regional Depots, for final approval..

Step 4 :
For Wayleave Office :
** The central wayleave registration office will check that all requirements have been met.
** The Regional Depots will register the application on the GIS and the applicant must pay the registration fee as indicated in the schedule attached to this document.

** When it has been registered a wayleave number will be given and then the wayleave will be issued.
** The applicant must take note of the special conditions. (See Annexure A)

** The Regional Depot will forward the details of the approved wayleave to the relevant JRA wayleave inspector in whose area the excavation will take place and he will monitor the site and make sure that the correct standards and the Code of Practice is adhered to during the excavation.

Step 5 :
** On completion of the work the applicant shall contact the JRA wayleave inspector who will then set up a site meeting to sign off the completed work.
** Thereafter the completion certificate will be issued once all requirements have been met.

** The 12 month guarantee period for the permanent reinstatement and/or the backfilling as well as the 14 day maintenance period for temporary reinstatements by the wayleave holder commences from the date of issue of the certificate of completion.

Furthermore, any work that is done in the Road Reserve can have serious cost implications as a result of any of the following :
** damage to roads and other Services
** damage to vehicles
** injury to vehicle occupants or pedestrians
** reduction of the effective life of the road, footway or other services

** time and social costs caused by delays
** There is therefore a need to ensure careful control and co-ordination of all work in the road reserve.
** This is the duty of the road authority who is the custodian of all municipal road reserves.

** In order to fulfil this duty, the road authority produced this document that attempts to ensure maximum co-ordination and co-operation between all the various departments and agencies that have to share the road reserve to provide services to their customers.

** It is the aim of this document to minimise the effect of all work in the road reserve to the benefit of all concerned, and in particular the ratepayers, road users (motorists and pedestrians), service agencies and the road authority.

** Included are the procedures to apply, process and approve wayleaves while doing work, upon completion of work as well as the specifications regarding how work must be done.

** This initiative can only succeed if every agency and department that works in the Road Reserve co-operates by working according to this code and by providing feedback on how the system can be improved.

JRA Activities

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) Traffic Engineering & Analysis is a department of the JRA responsible for the management of traffic and transportation systems in Johannesburg, South Africa. The department is tasked with developing, implementing and maintaining various traffic and transportation systems in Johannesburg, with the aim of ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable mobility for all road users.

The Traffic Engineering & Analysis department of JRA is responsible for a wide range of activities, including:

Traffic management:
This involves the planning, design, construction and maintenance of traffic signals, road signs, road markings, pedestrian crossings, and other traffic control devices.

Traffic safety:
The department is responsible for the development and implementation of road safety programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the number of accidents and fatalities on Johannesburg’s roads.

Traffic planning:
This involves the development and implementation of transport plans and policies, including the provision of public transport infrastructure and facilities.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to apply for JRA Wayleaves online:
1. Go to the JRA Wayleave website: https://jra.org.za/wayleaves/.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” button.
3. You will be redirected to the Wayleave Application Form.
4. Fill out the form carefully, making sure to include all of the required information.
5. Attach the required documents, such as a sketch of the proposed work area and a copy of your ID or company registration certificate.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Click on the “Submit” button.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation with your application number. You can track the progress of your application by logging in to your account on the JRA Wayleave website.

Here are the required documents for a JRA Wayleave application:
** A completed Wayleave Application Form
** A sketch of the proposed work area
** A copy of your ID or company registration certificate
** Approval from all other agencies that may be affected by the work

The application fee for a JRA Wayleave is:
** Single Wayleave: R200
** Multiple Wayleaves: R500

The processing time for a JRA Wayleave is:
** 10 working days for a single wayleave
** 15 working days for multiple wayleaves

Here are some additional tips for applying for a JRA Wayleave online:
** Make sure you have all of the required information and documents before you start the application process.
** Double-check your application form carefully before you submit it.
** Keep a copy of your application form and all of the supporting documents for your records.