Driveways and footpaths

Constructing driveways or footpath crossings

• Any work by a private developer, contractor or ratepayer which affects a footpath, kerb and gutter, or road pavement must be approved by Engineering staff. An application form (pdf 135Kb) is available. Fees and charges apply.
• Only approved contractors may be used. Contact Council to obtain a listing of currently approved contractors.
• Concreters wanting to be placed on the list of approved contractors should complete and return the application form (pdf 43Kb)
• Driveway and layback standards are issued to approved contractors. Second access applications and permitted surfaces for driveways (pdf 21Kb).

Road and Footpath Occupation (Section 138)

• Application for Road and Footpath Occupation. (pdf 217Kb)

Installing street numbers on kerb and gutter

• Council does not mark kerbs in front of residences with the house number, however, approved contractors are allowed to provide this service applying the Street Numbering Policy. A list of approved contractors can be obtained from the Engineering and Works Department.

Driving across public reserves

• Approval must be obtained to drive across Council reserves. This includes builders and delivery vehicles working at the rear of a private property requiring access across a public reserve. In certain situations, Keys to a locked gate leading into a public reserve are available from the Engineering and Works Department (subject to approval - bond required).

Second driveway access applications

• Requirements for the second driveway access application to a property.

Footpath Driveway Specifications

• Footpath/driveway procedure manual (pdf 339Kb)
• Standard footpath crossing (pdf 138Kb)
• Standard access for roll-top kerb (pdf 124 Kb)
• Maximum grades for internal driveways - standard kerb (pdf 218Kb)
• Maximum grades for internal driveways - roll-top kerb (pdf 210Kb)