Traffic guidance schemes (TGS) & traffic control plans (TCP)
The site-specific drawing that communicates how traffic, pedestrians and workers are managed around the work area.
Sightline prepares site-specific Traffic Guidance Schemes for civil, construction and infrastructure projects across NSW and the ACT. Each scheme responds to the site geometry, road environment, work staging, traffic conditions and requirements of the relevant road authority.
Prepared with reference to TfNSW TS 05492 Traffic Control at Work Sites, AS 1742.3, the current Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management and applicable project or council requirements.
Our process
- 01
Consultation — an in-depth discussion to understand your project's scope, site conditions, and any specific safety concerns
- 02
Creation of clear, detailed plans — a certified scheme detailing every required sign, device, marking, cone and speed limit variation
- 03
Implementation support — staying engaged through execution, addressing site learnings as they arise and keeping you up to speed throughout
The result: a work area where every road user — workers and pedestrians included — is directed and managed safely through, past, or around the site.
Related project evidence
Authorised project material
Crane-lift traffic guidance scheme · View project →See how the service is documented on a real project.
Sample TGS
A six-sheet sample selection showing how temporary traffic guidance changes with site geometry, road classification, pedestrian access and plant movements.
- Status
- Sample drawing selection
- Shown
- 6 traffic guidance scheme examples
How the engagement moves
From enquiry to controlled issue- Step 01Send the project
Provide the site, available drawings and the issue that needs resolving.
- Step 02Confirm the scope
We identify the required assessment, documentation, programme and fee.
- Step 03Assess and coordinate
The technical work is developed against the project and authority requirements.
- Step 04Check and issue
The agreed review is completed before controlled issue and support through comments.
Common questions
What's the difference between a TGS and a TCP?
The terms are often used interchangeably, particularly when referring to the drawing showing signs, devices and traffic-control arrangements. However, terminology and submission requirements can vary between road authorities, councils, contracts and older documentation.
Who can prepare a TGS/TCP?
A TGS must be prepared and reviewed by personnel holding the competencies and authorisations required for the relevant jurisdiction, road authority and project.
How long does a TGS/TCP take to prepare?
Depends on site complexity — a straightforward single-lane closure turns around quickly; multi-stage or high-traffic sites need more detailed consultation and design time.
Do I need a new TGS/TCP if site conditions change?
Yes — any material change to the work site, traffic conditions, or staging generally requires the scheme to be reviewed and, if needed, formally updated.
Send us the drawings. We'll tell you what you need.
2. Plans, if they exist
3. A description of the works
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