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NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
CROSSOVERS
Residents are advised that the Shire policy in regard to crossovers is as follows:-
Crossovers
For both town and rural properties where a culvert is essential to provide access from a property to a
public road, only one culvert of adequate length as determined by the Works Manager is to be
supplied free of charge. The cost of all other culverts or any additional length is to be met by the
landholder.
Crossovers – Urban Areas
1) A standard crossing as referred to by Regulation 15 of the Uniform Local provisions
Regulations comprises either:
a) A 150mm compacted and water bound gravel driveway sealed with one coat of bitumen
emulsion and topped with blue metal or metal dust,
b) 100mm reinforced concrete over a compacted sub base,
c) Brick paving, or
d) Other as approved by Council.
2)
The minimum width of the standard crossing shall be 3.0 metres for residences, 4.0 metres
for commercial, 4.5 metres for light industrial, 6.0 metres for heavy industrial and 7.5
metres for service stations each with a 1.5 metre radius “fishtail” onto the kerb line.
3)
The gradient shall be positive 2% for the first 1.5 metres from the kerb line, then not exceed
plus or minus 2% to the property line.
4)
Where not defined the specifications shall conform to Standard Vehicle Crossover
specifications as approved by the Works Manager.
5)
The Shire of Victoria Plains will bear 50% of the cost of a standard crossing either in cash or
work provided of a standard crossing to a landholding or property for the first such crossing
only.
6)
Where Shire staff are to construct the crossover and except where credit arrangements are
approved by the Chief Executive Officer prepayment by the ratepayers of their 50%
contribution is required.
7)
Where a ratepayer elects to construct greater than the crossover as defined in (1) and (2)
the Shires contribution shall not exceed 50% of the crossing as defined in those paragraphs.
8)
A budget allocation be made in each year to allow Shires contribution to crossovers.
9)
The Shire will comply with requests for crossovers on a first come, first served basis within
budget provisions.
CHANGE OF DATE
JUNE COUNCIL MEETING
Will be held in the Council Chambers,
on Wednesday
14th June 2017