Cross road (under road) culverts are installed and maintained by Council.
Areas of responsibility
The images below show areas of responsibility.
Responsibility
Under the Road Management Act 2004, the installation and maintenance of vehicle crossings, including culverts, are the responsibility of the property owner(s).
Scope
This includes the section from the property boundary to the edge of the road.
Purpose
Vehicle crossings are private assets located on public road reserves. They are intended solely for private property access; either for a single property or shared access between multiple properties.
Property owners must:
- obtain a Works Permit from Council to work within the Road Reserve before installing or modifying a vehicle crossing.
- engage a private contractor to carry out the work.
Works permits will also be required when working within the Road Reserve for:
- service connections
- drainage and stormwater connections.
You must obtain a permit at least 7 days prior to the commencement of works.
Apply for Works Permit
Council may assist with vehicle crossing culvert maintenance only if:
- The vehicle crossing is constructed to Council standards and
- The culvert blockage has been caused by road materials (for example, gravel or crushed rock) that may lead to:
- damage to the road
- damage to other Council assets
- water runoff affecting public areas.
High-pressure cleaning may be used if necessary to clear compacted material.
Note: Normal leaf litter is not considered Council's responsibility. Property owners must regularly check and clear culvert inlets and outlets to ensure proper water flow.
Damaged or undersized vehicle crossing culverts can obstruct surface water drainage and negatively impact Council infrastructure or neighbouring properties.
If a vehicle crossing is found to be non-compliant, the property owner may be required to:
- upgrade the crossing to meet Council standards and obtain a Council Works Permit.
Apply for Works Permit