Application for Vehicle Crossover

Driveway (vehicle crossover) responsibility

A vehicle crossing is the portion of a property's driveway between the road carriageway and the property boundary. They are private entrances and are the responsibility of property owners for construction and maintenance relating to the property being served. The Shire of Broome assumes no direct responsibility for these private vehicle crossings but does require property owners to maintain these vehicle crossings in a low-risk condition. The Shire may provide a reactive maintenance service with the total costs charged to the responsible property owner for each request. This does not prevent the Shire from imposing conditions on the construction of the driveway.

What you need to know when installing a vehicle crossover:

1. The location for the proposed crossover must comply with the Specifications for Residential Crossover Locations and the Local Development Plans of the Shire of Broome.
   
   
2. All crossovers must be constructed according to the latest Shire of Broome's standard drawings. Any nonstandard situations/details are to be discussed with the Shire as early as possible to avoid delays or re-work.
   
   
3. An Application to construct a vehicle crossover must be completed before commencing site work. A Shire representative will contact you if further information is requested.
   
   
4. An inspection from a Shire Representative is required to be scheduled once formwork and reinforcement are in place, before concrete is poured.
   
   
5. A post pour inspection will be undertaken after works are completed. It is a requirement that all Shire land and infrastructure are restored to their original condition. This includes sweeping of roadways and kerb and/or footpath replacement if damaged during the build.
   
   
6. Eligible applicants can apply for a Vehicle Crossover subsidy rebate payment of up to $1000 using the online Application for Crossover Subsidy form.