Building materials must be contained on site and should not be placed on the nature strip, footpath or road.
The builder is responsible for protecting Council assets from damage until building works are completed and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Builders are no longer required to have the wooden crossover protection during construction works, effective 1 February 2023.
Builders and contractors must not drive vehicles over footpaths to gain access to properties.
Within seven days of receiving the building permit, builders must notify us of any existing damage to footpaths, kerbs, vehicle crossovers and nature strips.
Learn more about asset protection.