FAQs

The Shire receives queries from residential landowners and contractors regarding the applicable standards and specifications when constructing crossovers, and queries regarding eligibility for a crossover subsidy rebate. 

This engagement informs the community and contractors on the Shire’s position, conditions and specifications applicable when constructing crossovers. The Policy also outlines the eligibility criteria for a crossover subsidy rebate and how the subsidy is calculated.

This Policy has a direct impact on residential landowners. It is important that the community is informed on the adequate standards, required specifications and conditions applicable to the construction of crossovers. This Policy informs landowners on crossover subsidy eligibility and process.

When reviewing this revised Policy, please consider: 

• Whether the content of the Policy and the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Crossovers" is easy to understand.
• Providing a comment to highlight any content which you consider difficult to understand.
• Providing a comment if you have any other feedback to enhance the Policy.

Any comments submitted for consideration will be reviewed by Shire Officers once submissions close and may be incorporated into the Policy, before progressing this Policy to Council for consideration.

• Standardised acceptable minimum and maximum width of crossovers.
• Included description on acceptable location, position and levels of crossover.  
• Details and specifications included for the construction of an asphalt crossover for residential, rural and special rural areas. 
• Revised and updated Standard drawings of crossover details, depicting the written specification, and included in the specification.  
• Rural and special rural property owners are only eligible for a crossover subsidy where the crossover is constructed using the residential materials of concrete, poured limestone, brick or block paving and asphalt.

Yes, currently a subsidy of up to $400 may be paid towards the cost of construction of a crossover, provided it meets specifications to enable subsidy approval.

In regard to the location, design and specification, yes, this Policy applies.

In regard to payment of a subsidy, No. This Policy does not apply when a crossing is to be provided / is provided by the Developer.

No. Applications regarding commercial or industrial crossovers require consultation with the Shire, and Shire approval prior to construction, to ensure the crossover is designed to accommodate the required vehicle/s servicing the development.