Vehicle_Crossover_FACT_SHEET_PACK_REVISED

What are my responsibilities?                               What if I can’t comply with the
                                                            standard requirements?
The property owner/s is wholly responsible for
(including costs of):                                       Crossovers that cannot be constructed in
                                                            accordance with council’s standard conditions
    1. the construction of the crossover; and               will need to have an Operational Works
                                                            approval.
    2. the maintenance of the crossover.
                                                            Operational Works approvals may be subject to
Any modification to the kerb and channel is                 obtaining approvals under the planning
considered to be part of the construction of the            scheme.
crossover and therefore is the responsibility of
the property owner/s.                                       How do I apply for an Operational
Council takes no responsibility for any public              Works approval?
liability injury or property damage caused by
                                                            Complete DA Form 1 – Development
you carrying out work in the road reserve
                                                            Application Details and forward to Council.
(footpath).

What are the acceptable standards                           What if there is a tree, infrastructure
for a crossover?                                            or utility service in the way?
                                                            If there are vegetation, infrastructure or utility
To be classed as a standard crossover it must be
                                                            services in the proposed crossover area, you
constructed in accordance with the appropriate
                                                            will be required to obtain an Operational Works
standard drawing – RS-049 and RS-050
                                                            approval. You should plan the location of your
(residential) and RS-056 (rural) and/or Addendum
                                                            crossover according to the required setbacks
RS-056.1 for a rural driveway concrete surface
                                                            and clear of any utility service where possible.
alternative.
                                                            Significant trees, traffic islands and storm water
In accordance with the standard drawings, your              pits cannot normally be moved to suit
crossover should be finished with a non-slip                crossovers. If approval is granted, the cost of
surface and be able to withstand loading from               any remedial works will be at the property
intended vehicles.                                          owners’ expense. Council may grant permission
                                                            for the removal of some street trees upon
How do I determine whether my                               assessment to construct an approved
property is located in a rural or urban                     crossover.
area?                                                       Who will maintain my crossover?
If you are unsure about which standard                      Maintenance of a crossover is the sole
drawings apply to you, please refer to the                  responsibility of the property owner. The
planning scheme to determine whether your                   maintenance requirements are a standard
property is located in a rural or urban area.               condition of any crossover approval. Council
                                                            will not maintain crossovers and may require
                                                            that a property owner undertake works to
                                                            improve their crossover/asset or risk having it
                                                            removed. This position is consistent with other
                                                            councils and the State Government.




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