Crossovers

A crossover is the driveway access from the kerb or edge of the road to the front boundary of the property. Although a crossover is located within the road reserve it is the responsibility of the property owner to construct and maintain it. Property owners need to select a contractor to construct their crossover in accordance with the Shire's specifications in concrete, asphalt or brick paving. Approval must be obtained before you build or modify a crossover and the Shire has the authority to order the removal of any unauthorised crossovers.

The Shire can contribute up to $470 towards the construction of a standard crossover for property owners. A constructed crossover prevents erosion and hazards for motorists of gravel washing onto the road and blocking the drainage system.

Download your crossover application form here

Verge Maintenance

The Shire encourages property owners to maintain and/or improve the verge area outside their property. It is recommended that native vegetation is maintained in those areas where it occurs naturally. Property owners who wish to make improvements to their verge must submit a sketched plan to the Shire’s Infrastructure Services section in order to gain approval for the improvements prior to any work commencing. The Shire has the authority to order the removal of any unauthorised verge improvements.

Weeds along the kerbline and footpaths are sprayed annually by contract. Where a maintained verge exists, every effort is made not to spray in that area. If you wish to add your verge to a list of properties not to be sprayed, please telephone the Shire on 9290 6666.

Verge Trees

One of the pleasures of living in Mundaring Shire is the sense of living close to nature and being surrounded by trees. Indeed, the Shire encourages the community to plant native trees by distributing large numbers of seedlings through the annual Tree Canopy and Understorey Program, held each year. Different species of native trees and shrubs are made available appropriate to the particular verge of property they are intended for. 

Street Trees

These are native or exotic trees planted by the Shire in the road verge which are maintained by the Shire. The Shire is responsible for pruning these trees under powerlines to meet Western Power clearance requirements. 

Native Trees

There are many kilometres of verge where there are naturally occurring indigenous trees and shrubs. The Shire prunes this vegetation to maintain sight distance clearances for road users, and to remove hazards presented by dead or diseased trees and branches. Native trees and shrubs under powerlines are pruned by Western Power to meet their clearance requirements.