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Vehicular Crossing

vehicular crossing

It’s important that all driveways and vehicular crossings are safe, while providing appropriate vehicle access. For works which include the construction of footpaths and/or kerb and gutter as part of a Development Application where a Construction Certificate is required, you must refer to Council's Planning Division for approval.

Application process (in sequence):

  1. As per the Development Application/Complying Development Certificate requirement the owner or the builder applies for boundary levels.
  2. The owner can request a quote from Council for the construction of the vehicular crossing or can obtain quotes directly from the authorised contractors when they are ready to construct the vehicular crossing.

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  3. If the owner or builder engages an authorised contractor other than Council, the authorised contractor lodges a separate application to construct vehicular crossing.
  4. If the Council’s quote is accepted, Council will arrange for the construction of vehicular crossing.
  5. A pre-inspection, formwork inspection and final inspection will be done by Council’s engineer. Should there be any rectification works needed the contractor will be advised and there will be an additional inspection to make sure the construction complies with Council’s standards.
  6. A final inspection will be done in 14 days after the concrete pour. A final approval certificate will be sent to the contractor if Council’s engineer is satisfied with the vehicular crossing. If the inspection results in a non-approval, re-inspections will be done every fortnight until it is completed to satisfy the Council’s standards.

Key aspects of vehicular crossing specification

Hornsby Shire Council’s Vehicular Crossings Specification ensures the design and construction of all vehicular crossings (including driveways) is safe and the work complies with Australian Standards and Council policies.

The Specification covers all aspects of vehicular crossing construction including the approval process. Some key points in constructing a vehicular crossing:

  • Customer flow chart explains the process of vehicular crossing construction.
  • Residential developments are permitted a maximum of one (1) vehicular crossing for vehicle access. Commercial/industrial developments will be assessed on their merits.
  • Any redundant (un-used) vehicular crossing and/or layback must be removed and the kerb and gutter should be reinstated at the owner’s expense to comply with Council’s Standards.
  • Technical details of vehicular crossings are specified. Please note if the vehicular crossing is constructed in a finish other than plain concrete, Council will not be responsible for any restoration or repair work in a finish other than plain concrete.
  • Standard drawings show the types and dimensions of vehicular crossings and laybacks.
  • Explains the process to become an authorised contractor. Please note that the authorised contractor should nominate at least one person from their company who has completed the ‘Implement Traffic Control Plans’ training course. A copy of the accreditation needs to be submitted with the Traffic Control Plans.

Read Full Vehicular Crossing Specification

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