What is a vehicle crossing?
Vehicle crossings are the driveway area between the road and private property boundary.
The area further up (i.e. the driveway) is separate.
The information relating to vehicle crossings is the same regardless of whether the driveway is shared or ROW or easement.
Who is responsible for vehicle crossings?
Each property owner must provide access from the road to their own property boundary.
Construction, maintenance and upgrade of the vehicle crossing to provide this access must conform to Council standards, at the cost of the property owner. These are outlined in the appendices of the “Standards for Engineering Design and Construction”. Refer to Request for initial technical information for further information.
In the event that the Council widens or realigns a road and such activities require the vehicle crossing to be altered to meet the new road boundary, the Council will reinstate the vehicle crossing access at the cost of the Council. Ongoing maintenance and repair of the vehicle crossing remains the responsibility of the property owner.
Where do I find the technical information?
Below are technical diagrams of vehicle crossings; if you are unsure as to which diagram to use, please contact us.
Please note: These diagrams are the minimum requirements.
1. Rural site: Rural Access Diagram
2. Urban Site:
a. Vehicle Crossing (Footpath adjacent to kerb)
b. Vehicle Crossing (Footpath away from kerb)
c. Vehicle Crossing (for high speed turn off)
d. Vehicle Crossing for use where drainage is via grass berm
e. Typical Vehicle Crossing – Slope Details
How do I apply for a vehicle crossing?
Simply fill out the Vehicle Crossing Application Form.
Once this has been received by the Council, the vehicle crossing will be lodged, and an application reference number provided.
To ensure the accuracy of your application (and a timely result), please ensure that you have the following information close at hand when filling out the form:
- Address for Vehicle Crossing inspection
- Contact person and contact number for inspection
- Approximate date of when you require the inspection
- Lot number, DP number and ABA number (building consent number)
How much does a vehicle crossing cost?
It costs $90.00 to lodge a vehicle crossing application. This is payable upon the lodgement of the application.
Result
If you are ready for your pre-concrete pour inspection now, please ensure that you advise us.
If you are not ready for your pre-concrete pour inspection, you will be given a letter advising you that your application has been lodged, and will provide you with the contact number to ring when you are ready.
Our contractor will contact you to arrange the pre-concrete pour inspection.
The contractor requires four days notice prior to the pre-concrete pour inspection, however, may be able to inspect sooner in instances requiring urgent attention.
For more information contact us.