Road Reserve

Road reserve is the area of land from a property front boundary (usually the front fence) across the road to the opposite property front boundary.  This area includes the berm (grass verge), footpath and road.

As the road reserve is owned by council, you need approval to carry out any work within road reserve.  Work includes:

• construction or reconstruction of any driveway (vehicle crossing)
• planting a tree
• installing services such as a stormwater pipe, gas, power etc
• any work that involves digging the ground

How to apply for approval to carry out work within the road reserve 

You need to fill in an application for 'Work in Road Reserve'.  Draw a site plan showing the locations and construction details.  The application is free of charge.  Download the application form.

Application for Work within Road Reserve

What happens to your application

Once you submit your application, allow 10 working days for processing. 

• You cannot start the work until you have approval of your application.
• Any obstructions to the work such as trees, stormwater drains or power poles, in liaison with the asset owners - are to be removed or relocated at the property owners expense.