What is a crossover?
The crossover is the extension of a driveway from the edge of the property boundary to the edge of the road.
What do I have to do to get a crossover installed at my property or my existing crossover replaced?
For approval to construct a new crossover, replace an existing crossover or an additional crossover, a crossover permit is required. To obtain a crossover permit, an application for crossover is required with addition of a diagram showing the crossover location, dimensions, proximity to verge trees, power poles and any other infrastructure.
The application processing fee is $130 (inclusive of GST). Should the City require a bond, a bond invoice of $1,632.00 will be issued for payment. The crossover permit will be issued once payment is received.
Crossovers must be constructed in accordance with the City of Fremantle’s guidelines and technical specifications and approval must be granted prior to work commencing.
Planning approval or a building permit issued for construction does not include approval for the construction of the crossover and an application for crossover should be submitted once the construction is complete. In some circumstances a preliminary in-principle approval may be obtained prior, however a new application for crossover will need to be re-submitted at the end of construction.
How much does a crossover cost?
As part of the crossover process, you will need to engage a private contractor for the construction once the application and supporting information has been approved in writing following the issue of a crossover permit.
The City does not quote for crossover constructions.
What happens after I submit my application?
A site inspection will be undertaken shortly after the application has been received. Should more information be required, the City Officers will be in touch.
Once approval is granted by the City, a private contractor can be engaged to install the crossover, but they must abide by the City of Fremantle’s guidelines and technical specification for crossover construction.
Does council pay for of the crossover?
The City of Fremantle will contribute up to half of the construction cost for a standard crossover, to a maximum of $487.05. This applies if the crossover is the first crossing to the property (including the replacement of existing asphalt crossovers), a crossover permit has been obtained prior to construction and is constructed in accordance with the City of Fremantle’s guidelines and technical specification for crossover construction.
The rebate is payable to and must be submitted by the owner of the property.
How do I get my crossover rebate?
You will need to complete an application for crossover rebate and include a valid tax invoice and delivery docket or supply docket stating strength and quantity of materials used and copy of crossover permit. Crossovers must be approved and constructed according to the City of Fremantle’s guidelines and technical specification for crossover construction.
Will I get my verge protection bond back?
Once the application for verge bond refund with a copy of the receipt of payment of the bond has been received by the City, a site inspection will be undertaken to ensure that the verge and road reserve has been reinstated to a suitable condition and determine whether a full refund of the bond is applicable, taking into consideration any earlier damage reports
It is advisable to inspect the footpath or verge for any existing damage prior to the construction commencing. A City officer will also inspect the verge and collect photographic evidence of any existing damage to the footpath, kerb and crossover.
Who maintains the crossover?
It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the crossover in a safe and serviceable condition.
What is a standard crossover?
The dimensions of a standard crossover are 3.0x3.0 meters.
For further information on any of these FAQ's, please contact the City's Infrastructure and Project Delivery Administration Officer on 1300 693 736.
Useful documents
Application for crossover
Application for crossover rebate
Crossover manual
Technical specifications for crossovers