The Alternate Configuration Scheme

Enables travel on two networks and the rationale for the IAP self-declaration is for an operator/driver to self-declare when travelling on the least restrictive of the two networks they are permitted to travel on under their access permits. 

There are details are on the Roads and Maritime website regarding the IAP self-declaration requirements for all Alternate Configuration Scheme scenarios here 

Scenario 1: Operating a 5-axle crane at 60 tonnes only

In this scenario, an operator would only utilise their 5-axle crane at 60-tonnes on the SPV Level 6 only with no change in configuration (i.e. not reducing mass or adding a dolly). An operator would not use the Alternate Configuration Scheme and would only apply for an access permit for the SPV Level 6 network. There would be no IAP self-declaration requirements with this scenario.

This scenario is less likely in metropolitan areas, however, there may be some regional areas where this is feasible.

Scenario 2: Operating a 5-axle crane at 60-tonnes and also as a crane and dolly combination

In this scenario, an operator would use two configurations:

• 5-axle crane operating at 60-tonnes on SPV Level 6
• 5-axle crane with a dolly on SPV Level 2 network

An operator would need to utilise the Alternate Configuration Scheme in this scenario under access permit (after being registered in the split standalone crane and crane and dolly configuration in the heaviest total mass and largest dimensions).

A driver/operator would need to IAP self-declare each trip, as required by the access permit, when travelling on the SPV Level 2 network.

There would be no IAP self-declaration requirement when travelling on the SPV Level 6 network.

Scenario 3: Operating a 5-axle crane in a standalone configuration at both 60 tonnes and 50 tonnes

In this scenario, an operator would use two configurations:

• 5-axle crane operating at 60 tonnes on SPV Level 6
• 5-axle crane operating at 50 tonnes on SPV Level 4 or SPV Level 4/12-tonne per axle network

An operator would need to utilise the Alternate Configuration Scheme in this scenario through access permit (after the standalone crane is registered in the heaviest total mass and largest dimensions).

A driver/operator would need to IAP self-declare each trip when travelling on the SPV Level 4 or SPV Level 4/12-tonne per axle network.

There would be no IAP self-declaration requirement when travelling on the SPV Level 6 network.

For more information, please contact Damien Hense on: 0488 007 575