City Design and Compliance

City Design and Compliance are a division of the Works & Services department.  Responsibilities include the design of:

 

·         Roads

·         Footpaths

·         Drainage

·         Transport networks; and

·         Flood remediation.

 

The Design and Compliance team are also responsible for overseeing land developments and ensuring they are completed in accordance within the City of Albany’s Subdivision & Development Guidelines.

Download:
Subdivision and Development Guidelines (2MB)
The Subdivision and Development Guidelines are intended to provide clear and concise information to Developers, Consultant Engineers and Surveyors outlining the Councils requirements to assist in their subdivision process. Amendment One. 21/10/08. Amendment Two. 29/04/09
Further documents avaliable for download relating to City Design and Compliance are listed below.
Download:
Managing Stormwater Information Sheet (198KB)
Stormwater detention is a way of collecting the rain that falls on your property (known as stormwater), storing it temporarily and then releasing it slowly so that it does not cause downstream flooding.
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Storm Water Disposal Information Sheet (237KB)
The City of Albany receives many enquiries from the community regarding stormwater disposal, where the responsibility lies if stormwater is entering their property, and what to do if they have a problem.
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Verge Development Guidelines (97KB)
These guidelines have been formulated to assist residents in carrying out landscaping or other improvement works to the verge area adjoining their property.
Download:
Verge Development Application Form (75KB)
Verge Development Application Form.
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Dig Through Verge Application Form (256KB)
Application For Permit to Trench Through/Under Kerb or Footpath.
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Drainage Connection Application Form (81KB)
Application for connection to the City of Albany Drainage System. Application form.
Download:
Crossover Application Form (331KB)
Crossover Application Form
For more information about City Design & Compliance, telephone 9841 9201.
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