Traffic Equipment Hire – Yarra City Council
Looking for reliable traffic equipment hire in Yarra City Council? Barleys supplies high-quality, fully compliant traffic control equipment for worksites across Melbourne’s inner north. From portable traffic lights and arrow boards to VMS signs, barriers, cones, and complete site setup, we support projects throughout Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Abbotsford, and surrounding Yarra suburbs with fast delivery and dependable service.
Why Choose Barleys for Traffic Equipment Hire in Yarra?

Complete Range of Certified Equipment
We supply VicRoads-approved traffic control equipment, including signage, portable traffic lights, safety barriers, and VMS units—all maintained and tested to meet current AS/NZS standards.

Fast Delivery Across Yarra
Our team provides prompt delivery across Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Abbotsford, Burnley, and nearby areas, helping you avoid delays on tight inner-city schedules.

Professional Setup & Removal
We handle delivery, installation, testing, and pack-down, ensuring compliance for council works, utilities, builders, and civil contractors operating within Yarra City Council.

Flexible Hire Periods
Choose short-term or long-term hire options with easy extensions—ideal for staged works, night works, or evolving project timelines.

Transparent & Competitive Pricing
Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees, suitable for projects of all sizes across Yarra’s busy urban environment.
Our Traffic Control Equipment Hire Options
- Portable Traffic Lights Reduce staffing requirements and maintain safe traffic flow on narrow streets and busy corridors throughout Yarra. Our solar-powered portable traffic lights are ideal for short-term works, lane closures, and utility projects.
- Flashing Arrow Boards Improve visibility and guide motorists safely around worksites during lane closures, tram-adjacent works, and road diversions. Commonly used across Richmond, Collingwood, Fitzroy, and surrounding areas.
- Variable Message Signs (VMS) Display real-time messages to inform road users of upcoming works, detours, changed conditions, or events. VMS boards are particularly effective in high-traffic zones and along major Yarra arterials.
- Safety Barriers & Pedestrian Fencing Hire water-filled barriers, pedestrian fencing, bollards, and channelisers to safely manage foot traffic and protect work zones in Yarra’s busy pedestrian and cycling environments.
How to Hire Traffic Equipment with Barleys
- Request a Quote Contact our team with your equipment requirements, hire duration, and Yarra job location.
- Confirm Equipment & Schedule We help select the right equipment—portable traffic lights, VMS signs, arrow boards, or barriers—based on your project scope and Yarra-specific conditions.
- Arrange Delivery Choose a delivery time that suits your program. We offer early-morning, after-hours, weekend, and same-day delivery across Yarra City Council.
- On-Site Setup (Optional) Opt for full installation and testing by our experienced team to ensure immediate compliance and safety.
- Pickup or Hire Extension Once works are complete, we collect the equipment. Need extra time? Hire extensions are quick and hassle-free.
Why Yarra Clients Choose Barleys
Barleys understands the unique challenges of working within Yarra City Council, where high traffic volumes, tram routes, cycling infrastructure, and pedestrian activity require careful planning and reliable equipment. Our team is familiar with Yarra’s permit processes, restricted access zones, peak-hour constraints, and inner-city traffic flow patterns.
Whether you’re managing lane closures in Richmond, pedestrian diversions in Fitzroy, utility works in Collingwood, or maintenance projects in Abbotsford, Barleys ensures your site is properly equipped, compliant, and operating safely from start to finish. This local expertise is why contractors and councils across Yarra continue to rely on Barleys for professional traffic equipment hire.
Where Our Equipment Is Used in Yarra City Council
Roadworks & Lane Closures
Safely manage traffic during resurfacing, maintenance, and repair works using portable traffic lights and flashing arrow boards across Yarra City Council’s busy road network, including inner-city streets and arterial corridors.
Council & Utility Projects
Support council upgrades, electrical works, drainage repairs, and streetscape improvements with compliant signage, barriers, and pedestrian fencing—helping maintain safe access in high-foot-traffic areas throughout Yarra.
Events & Crowd Management
Hire fencing, bollards, signage, and temporary lighting for community events, markets, festivals, and sporting activities across Yarra suburbs such as Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Abbotsford, and Burnley.
Emergency Response
Rapid deployment of traffic control equipment to assist with urgent repairs, storm damage, service outages, or emergency worksites across Yarra City Council.
Construction & Civil Projects
Provide essential traffic control equipment for construction, civil works, and infrastructure projects operating in Yarra’s dense urban environment, including areas with tram routes, bike lanes, and pedestrian zones.
Onsite Delivery Across Yarra City Council
Barleys offers fast, reliable delivery throughout Yarra City Council—from high-traffic precincts like Richmond and Collingwood to residential and commercial areas including Fitzroy, Abbotsford, Burnley, and Carlton North.
Our team understands Yarra’s local road layouts, council regulations, tram corridors, and access restrictions. Every item we supply—whether portable traffic lights, VMS boards, arrow boards, or full signage kits—is clean, compliant, and thoroughly tested to meet VicRoads and council standards.
Need Traffic Equipment for Your Yarra Site?
Hire reliable, fully compliant traffic control equipment from a trusted provider servicing Yarra City Council.
From small after-hours works to large-scale infrastructure and council projects, Barleys has the equipment and expertise to keep your site safe, compliant, and running smoothly. Whether you’re working in Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood, or surrounding suburbs, we deliver fast response times and professional support.
Contact our team today to check availability and receive a quote tailored specifically to your Yarra project.
Request a Quote
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What traffic equipment do you offer for hire?
We supply certified signage, barriers, VMS boards, arrow boards, and portable traffic lights suitable for worksites across Yarra City Council.
2. Can I hire traffic lights for short-term works?
Yes. Portable traffic lights can be hired for single-day or short-term projects, with delivery, setup, and pickup handled by our team.
3. Are the portable traffic lights solar-powered?
Yes. All portable traffic lights are solar-powered and compliant with VicRoads requirements for both day and night operation.
4. Is a deposit required?
In most cases, no deposit is required for Yarra equipment hire. Payment is based on the agreed hire duration.
5. Do you offer same-day delivery in Yarra?
Yes. Same-day delivery is available across Yarra City Council, subject to equipment availability.
6. What’s included when I hire traffic lights?
Hire includes delivery, full instructions, on-site testing, and optional installation support from our qualified team.
7. Can you assist with council permit requirements?
Yes. We can help guide you through Yarra City Council traffic management requirements and ensure all equipment meets compliance standards.
8. How do I return the equipment?
At the end of your hire period, we arrange pickup. If your project runs longer, extensions can be organised quickly and easily.