Merri-bek City Council

Vehicle crossingsin Merri-bek.

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

The rules

What Merri-bek requires

PermitVehicle Crossing Permit
Requirements
  • Permit required to build, remove, repair or change a vehicle crossing — applied for online, and construction can't start until it's issued.
  • The process starts with a paid preliminary on-site consultation with a council Inspections Officer.
  • Two inspection stages: a pre-pour formwork inspection (booked at least 3 business days before the pour — no concrete goes down before it) and a final inspection.
  • Crossings must follow Merri-bek's Vehicle Crossing Policy and standard drawings (A170.01–A170.05, crossing types 1–3).
  • A separate Asset Protection Permit applies for building works over $10,000.
Council fees2026–27: $135 preliminary consultation, $241 permit (includes pre-pour + final inspections). Extra inspections $200; weekend inspections $500.
Worth knowingOnline applications only — account activation can take a couple of business days, so we build that into the schedule.
Official infoMerri-bek City Council — vehicle crossing information ↗

Details checked against Merri-bek City Council'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 Merri-bek
  • Site plans, insurance certificates and traffic management supplied
  • Pre-pour and final inspections booked around council lead times
  • Built to Merri-bek's standard drawings and specification
  • Old crossing demolished and kerb reinstated where required
Free quotes, straight answers

Crossover in Merri-bek? 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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