Crossover and Verge Applications
Permits are required before undertaking any works within a verge.
There are no cost associated with applying for a crossover or verge permit.
Vehicle Crossovers
Apply to construct a driveway between the roadway and private property.
Crossovers must be built to a minimum construction standard. Council may contribute a subsidy towards the first crossover of a property in the form of cash or concrete drainage pipes.
Crossover application *includes guidelines and specifications
Standard Construction Drawings
Verge Vegetation
Vegetation on road verges between the road and adjacent private property boundaries plays an important part in the ecological processes of areas.
Fence line clearing
Apply to maintain or construct a new boundary fence that requires vegetation to be cleared on the road verge.
This application must also be used if your boundary fence adjoins a council reserve. A maximum of 1.5 metres may be approved to be cleared inside the verge/ reserve.
Application Form
Verge development
Apply to improve adjoining verge using landscaping or other works.
All improvements must abide by a minimum construction standard and must not interfere with vehicle and pedestrian safety or public utilities.
A condition of this permit is that the applicant (adjoining resident) is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the verge.
Verge Development Guidelines
Application Form
Waterwise Verge rebate info