What is a vehicle access or crossing?
It is the section of driveway that connects the front property boundary to the road and includes any culvert under the access.
Who is responsible for the vehicle access?
The initial construction, including cost, is the property owner’s responsibility. It must, however, be constructed to Council’s standards.
Kerb and channel crossings
The construction of vehicle access over the kerb, channel and footpath will be arranged by Council. The construction cost is the property owner’s responsibility.Council will maintain the kerb and channel crossing and berm pavement up to the property boundary.
Sub-standard vehicle crossings
There are a number of reasons why some vehicle crossings may be substandard, eg negligence, lack of awareness or historical. If a vehicle crossing is found to be substandard the necessary upgrading is at the owner/occupier’s expense.
Maintenance
The property owner shall maintain the access from the property boundary up to the edge of the carriageway or edge of seal, including the culvert. This includes stopping gravel and other debris from moving onto the road surface.
Safe position
Vehicle crossings need to be installed in a safe position leading on to the road with aspects such as visibility of oncoming traffic considered. Vehicle crossings also protect the community’s assets – the roads, berms and drains.
Contractors
For more detailed information for contractors please go to this page.
Examples of non-complying access
