It is a requirement of the Local Government Act and the City of Gosnells that an Application for Construction of a Vehicle Crossing is received. Failure to apply may result in a $1,000 fine.
The application must include a copy of the site plan or sketch showing the location and dimensions of the proposed crossing.
When the application has been received an Officer from the City’s Engineering Operations will conduct a site visit to determine if the crossing construction application can be approved.
Please note there is no fee for this application.
During the inspection, the officer will confirm the following:
- If there is mountable kerbing in the proposed crossing location, if this is not the case, the applicant will be required to pay for the removal and replacement with mountable kerbing. Written permission may be granted for the applicant to engage a private contractor to carry out the adjustment works that are to be done, in accordance with the City’s Specifications.
- If there will be conflict with existing drainage structures within the crossing area. Should alteration be required to the City’s drainage structures, this will be undertaken by the City and a quotation for the required works issued to the applicant.
- Construction of the crossing cannot commence until full payment is received for any alterations required and the alterations have been completed.
- If there will be conflicts with existing infrastructure. It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to liaise with any public utilities companies (for example Telstra, Western Power et cetera) regarding their structures.
- If there will be conflicts with street trees. It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to liaise with the City’s Tree Services Section regarding protection and driveway offsets from the tree.
When the application is approved: a letter will be posted to the applicant advising that the construction of the crossing has been approved and that it should be constructed in accordance with the City of Gosnells' Specifications(PDF, 3MB)
If the application is not approved: a letter will be posted to the applicant advising why it cannot be approved and what adjustments to the proposed crossing are required.
More Information: Crossings and driveways