Crossovers
A crossover is the section of driveway between the property boundary (including any footpath) and the road that allows vehicles to access the property.
Step 1 – Complete Application for Permits Form
The crossover is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and make safe, this applies to all new, existing and those in need of repair.
Application for Permits
Specification for the Construction of Crossovers
Crossover Policy
Street and Reserve Trees Policy
Step 2 – Payment of Fees and Charges
On approval, a supervision fee, as referenced in the Town’s fees and charges for the construction year, must be paid by the applicant either in person at our Customer Service Centre, 35 Old Perth Road, Bassendean or by phoning the Town on 9377 8000. Alternatively, the below credit card authorisation form can be completed and returned to [email protected] for processing.
Schedule of Fees and Charges
Credit Card Authorisation Form
Step 3 – Crossover Construction
Please notify the Town via [email protected] when your crossover is due to be constructed so measurements can be obtained to calculate your council contribution. If unable to email, please contact the Town on 9377 8000.
Step 4 – Council Contribution Form
To apply for the council contribution, complete the claim for council contribution toward residential crossover form and submit (upon completion of the crossover) to [email protected]
Claim for Council Contribution Toward Residential Crossover
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need approval to construct or upgrade a crossover?
Yes, Residents/landowners must apply to the Town to construct a new crossover or upgrade an existing crossover by satisfactorily completing the application for permits form and submitting along with a site plan for approval.
The site plan should indicate all assets within the verge (such as footpaths, street trees, road, drainage lids and property boundaries) and the proposed crossover works (including dimensions and construction materials).
How to construct your crossover?
If you are planning to install a new crossover, please follow the design requirements outlined in the Town’s specification for the construction of crossovers. Any trees located on the verge adjacent to the property must be protected in accordance with the Town’s street tree protection policy.
A supervision fee will be charged to inspect the constructed crossover and the Town’s Infrastructure in accordance with the Town’s schedule of fees and charges.
Will the Council contribute to the cost?
Yes, in accordance with the Town’s schedule of fees and charges, the Town will provide a one-off crossover contribution per residential or industrial lot following construction.
To be eligible for the contribution, the crossover must comply with the Town’s specification for the construction of crossovers, be approved and claimed in the financial year of construction.
To apply for the council contribution, complete the claim for council contribution toward residential crossover and submit the form (upon completion of the crossover) to [email protected].
Will the Town repair my bitumen crossover?
No, as per the crossover policy the Town does not repair an existing bitumen crossover, this is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and make safe.
Does the Town provide a quote?
No, the Town does not undertake the construction of private crossovers. The property owner will be required to obtain a quote from a professional contractor.
Who can I contact if I have technical questions?
Please put all queries in writing to [email protected].