Vehicle Crossings Drawings
Vehicle Crossings Drawings
Vehicle Crossings Drawings
GENERAL 1 of 3
(a) It must be noted that a permit to construct or modify a vehicle crossing will not be issued unless a crossing
application form has been lodged and approved by Council. This process is in place to ensure that the proposed
location of the crossing does not conflict with council and other authorities assets. A max 3 day turn around time
may apply.
(b) In accordance with Clause 27 of Community Local Law Number No. 1 - 2006, a crossing permit shall be
obtained following application approval for the construction, removal or alteration of a vehicle crossing. A
Permit Fee and a deposit is payable in each case. The permit is valid for three (3) months.
(c) Residential vehicle crossings shall be constructed of unreinforced concrete, 150mm in depth, to the shape, grade
and section as shown on the attached standard drawing and to the satisfaction of the Manager Engineering &
Environmental Services or his representative.
(d) Commercial vehicle crossings shall be reinforced with F82 mesh.
(e) Every crossing shall be at least equal to the width of the gateway or driveway it serves and must be a minimum of
3.00m in width (measured between kerbs where applicable) unless otherwise stipulated on any planning permit.
The maximum width of a residential crossing shall be 6.00m and for a commercial crossing 8.00m, unless
permission from the Manager Engineering & Environmental Services is obtained to exceed this width.
(f) No crossing shall be constructed within 9.00m of any street or road intersection, measured from the fence line
intersection point.
(g) Where two adjacent driveways are less than 1.20m apart, a double vehicle crossing shall be constructed.
(h) Type 1 crossings shall be selected unless widening an existing Type 2 crossing or constructing a double crossing
with the existing section being a Type 2 crossing. Refer to Clause 15 for crossings on major roads.
(i) Install 3 No. Y12 Steel Dowel Bars (450mm) to connect proposed vehicle crossing to existing kerb and channel.
2. INSPECTIONS
(a) A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notice shall be given as to when the works will be ready for inspection.
Approval will not be given unless the Permit Holder is on site at the time of inspection. No concrete is to be
poured until the base, formwork and reinforcement (if any) has been inspected and approved.
(b) Crossings will only be inspected between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
(c) Crossings will not be inspected on Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays unless warranted by special
circumstances. If special circumstances exist, a special inspection fee is to be pre-paid at least one week prior to
the commencement of work. Approval to carry out works under special circumstances is subject to the
availability of a Council Officer to supervise the works.
3. ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SERVICES
(a) Vehicle crossings shall be located to avoid interference with existing services including pits, poles, valves, etc. If
such interference is unavoidable, the Permit Holder shall be responsible for the cost of all necessary alterations
and/or additions. The minimum clearance to poles shall be 1.00m.
(b) Existing junction pits shall be lowered and appropriate size and type of "Gatic" cover and frame fitted, the top of
the cover being set flush with the finished surface of the new crossing.
(c) Permission may be granted to modify or delete an existing side entry pit provided that an additional pit(s) is
constructed at the applicant's expense, as directed by the Manager Engineering & Environmental Services or his
representative. A written application is to be submitted to the Manager Engineering & Environmental Services
for approval. A crossing permit will be invalidated if approval has not been obtained prior to a permit being
issued.
(d) No crossing shall be constructed within 3.00m of an existing street tree. Council reserves the right to direct that
any street tree be removed and replaced by Council staff, at the applicant's expense, as deemed necessary. If the
location of the proposed crossing conflicts with an existing street tree or the required clearances cannot be met, a
written application for its removal, or exemption from the specified clearance, is to be submitted to the Manager
Park and Horticultural Services for approval. The Manager Parks and Horticultural Services shall determine fee
payable. A crossing permit will be invalidated if approval has not been obtained prior to a permit being issued.
(e) If the construction of a crossing necessitates the alteration of any public service or utility, such alterations are to
be arranged with the respective Authority at the applicant's expense prior to the commencement of construction
of the crossing. House drains, agricultural drains, conduits, etc., damaged during construction of the crossing
shall be repaired or reconstructed to the satisfaction of the Manager Engineering & Environmental Services or
his representative at the Permit Holder's expense.
CITY OF WHITEHORSE
SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION REVISED 8/16
CITY OF WHITEHORSE
SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION REVISED 8/16
CITY OF WHITEHORSE
SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION REVISED 8/16