Vehicle_Crossover_FACT_SHEET_PACK_REVISED

                                                          Standard Driveway Crossover
                                                          construction terms and conditions
                                                          and safety requirements con

Standard Driveway crossover construction terms and conditions

For the purpose of constructing a crossover that is classed as self-assessable development,
Noosa Shire Council grants permission to carry out work on a Road Reserve or on Council
Owned Land, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a)    Adequate warning of the presence of works on a Road Reserve or Council Owned
       Land shall be given in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
       (MUTCD) *.
       (1)    Between sunset and sunrise such warning shall at least consist of a barrier with
              warning lights and a reflectorised warning sign on each side of the works.
       (2)    Between sunrise and sunset, such warning shall at least consist of a barrier with
              warning flags or a warning sign on each side of the works.
(b)    Any steps necessary for the protection of the public shall be taken by the applicant at
       the applicants’ expense.
(c)    Work shall proceed without any interruption to traffic. If a traffic lane closure is required,
       the person carrying out the works shall have the relevant road and footpath closure
       permit form approved prior to any road closure occurring. Works shall be carried out in
       accordance with the MUTCD *.
(d)    The works shall be backfilled, consolidated and the surface reinstated immediately
       after the works are completed, or before this permission expires, whichever is the
       sooner.
(e)    Any subsidence or other damage which occurs and is attributable to the work done
       under the application shall be repaired by the applicant or the applicants’ agent within
       forty eight (48) hours of receiving notice to do so by the Authorised Officer.
(f)    The applicant shall be required to ensure that they/ their contractor has an appropriate
       Public Liability Insurance Policy of not less than $20 million covering any risk arising
       from the proposed work outside of property boundary.
(g)    A minimum 1.5 metre pedestrian throughway shall be maintained at all times. This
       pedestrian throughway shall be of equivalent standard to existing or to the satisfaction
       of the MUTCD and Council.
(h)    If relocating an existing crossover, the old crossover must be removed and the kerb
       and channel reinstated to the existing kerb profile and satisfaction of Council.
(i)    If the applicant constructs a non-conforming crossover and fails to get the appropriate
       approvals the crossover may be considered non-compliant, unapproved and require
       appropriate remediation to comply with Council’s approved standards or be removed
       by council at the owner’s expense.


       * The MUTCD is available free from the Main Roads website.

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                                                                                     MS DRAFT Revised Dec 202