Damian Reale
Operations Manager
Operations Manager at MLA Traffic and MLD Corporation. Damian works across crew coordination, on-site compliance, equipment logistics, and permit pathways with VicRoads and Melbourne councils.
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MLA Traffic is a Victorian-owned and operated traffic management company, founded 2023 and based in Epping. We are on the VicRoads pre-qualification register for Traffic Management Design and Implementation (Categories 1 & 2), and serve civil, construction, utility, event, and council clients across Melbourne and regional Victoria — 24/7.
MLA Traffic is a Victorian-owned and operated traffic management company, founded in 2023-01-16 to deliver a different kind of service — built on compliant paperwork, crews that arrive on time, and a single point of contact from permit to pack-down.
We service contractors, civil engineers, telecommunications operators, event organisers, and project managers across Melbourne and regional Victoria — including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and the Latrobe Valley. MLA Traffic is on the VicRoads pre-qualification register for Traffic Management Design and Implementation (Categories 1 & 2), works to AS 1742.3 and Austroads guidelines, and is available 24/7 for short-notice and emergency works.
From roadworks traffic control and labour hire through to end-to-end traffic management plans and VicRoads permit applications, MLA Traffic is a full-service partner — not a one-service contractor.
Our crews undertake ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest industry practices, technologies, and safety standards. MLA Traffic also offers Indigenous service provision, supporting projects that require First Nations participation and engagement on site.
Accreditations & compliance
VicRoads pre-qualified
Listed on the VicRoads pre-qualification register for Traffic Management Design (TMD) and Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) — Categories 1 & 2. This is what lets us both design the plan and run the on-site crew on the same job.
AS 1742.3 & Austroads
Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) prepared to AS 1742.3 and the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM), in line with the Victorian Code of Practice for Worksite Safety – Traffic Management.
VicRoads & council permits
We prepare and lodge Memorandum of Authorisation (MoA) and works on road permits with VicRoads / Department of Transport and Planning and Melbourne councils on behalf of clients.
Insured & ticketed crews
Current public liability insurance. All controllers hold current Traffic Controller tickets and Construction Induction (White Card). Supervisors hold Traffic Management Implementer (TMI) credentials.
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MLA Traffic\'s pre-qualification is listed publicly on the VicRoads pre-qualification register.
Scope of pre-qualification
For freeway / high-speed major-arterial projects (Category 3), please contact us to confirm scope before tender.
Leadership
Operations Manager
Operations Manager at MLA Traffic and MLD Corporation. Damian works across crew coordination, on-site compliance, equipment logistics, and permit pathways with VicRoads and Melbourne councils.
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Director at MLA Traffic and MLD Corporation Pty Ltd. Nikola leads the company's strategic direction, client partnerships, and growth across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
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