City of Boroondara

Vehicle crossingsin Boroondara.

Thinking about a new or replacement crossover in Boroondara? Here's what council requires — and every bit of it is something we handle for you as part of the job.

The rules

What Boroondara requires

PermitVehicle Crossing Permit (3-stage)
Requirements
  • Three stages, each with its own fee: preliminary assessment, permit, then a pre-works notification 10–20 business days before starting.
  • Application needs a detailed site plan and a Before You Dig report no older than 3 months.
  • Contractor must hold $20 million public liability insurance and an approved traffic management plan to AS 1742.3.
  • Pre-pour inspection arranged at least 5 business days ahead — with rescheduling fees if the site isn't ready — plus a follow-up inspection about 4 weeks later.
  • Arterial roads need Department of Transport approval; heritage overlays may need a planning permit.
Council feesStandard permit roughly $411 all-up (assessment + permit + inspection, as published July 2026).
Worth knowingOne of the more involved processes in Melbourne — and one we've been through, including charcoal crossings with set-in bluestones to match Boroondara's streetscapes.
Official infoCity of Boroondara — vehicle crossing information ↗

Details checked against City of Boroondara's published information, July 2026. Councils adjust fees and processes (usually each July) — we confirm current requirements with council on every job, and council fees are itemised in your quote.

How we handle it

You make one call. We do the rest.

  • Permit application prepared and lodged with Boroondara
  • Site plans, insurance certificates and traffic management supplied
  • Pre-pour and final inspections booked around council lead times
  • Built to Boroondara's standard drawings and specification
  • Old crossing demolished and kerb reinstated where required
Free quotes, straight answers

Crossover in Boroondara? Get it quoted.

Call or text a photo of the job and a rough address — you'll get a straight answer on price and timing.

0423 691 622

Prefer email? vincentmasci@icloud.com

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