Vehicle Crossings - What is it?
A vehicle crossing is a connection between a property and a public road. All vehicle crossings must be constructed by an approved Council Contractor. Applications for a new or modified vehicle crossing are made using the Vehicle Crossing application form.
Vehicle Crossings - Why is Council involved?
Waipa District Council is charged with managing the communities roading infrastructure in the best interests of the community. The Local Government Act 1974 requires the property owner or occupier to be responsible for, and pay the cost of, construction or upgrade to the vehicle crossing. These costs shall include the removal of redundant crossings and any required relocation of services and or road side features where applicable.
Council is primarily focussed on protecting and maintaining Council assets and ensuring that any new infrastructure added within the road (referred to as road reserve) complies with agreed standards. The standards have been established to ensure that what’s built is fit for purpose and consistent with community requirements. These standards and requirements are recorded in the Council’s District Plan, The Code of Practice for Land Use and Subdivision, Policies and Bylaws.
There are different vehicle crossing requirements for rural and urban locations, as well as for light and heavy vehicle use (commercial and industrial locations).
Council is also required to ensure that construction activity carried out within the road reserve is done by qualified persons that meet standard requirements. There are a number of issues and potential risks when working within the road corridor, and those contractors on Council's approved contractor list have demonstrated a suitable level of competence and knowledge of these issues and risks.
Council charges a fee for vehicle crossing applications to cover the costs of site visits to review the suitability of the location and assess whether any special conditions need to be applied.
Council does not maintain vehicle crossings, this is the responsibility of the property owner (or owners).
Register of approved contractors for the construction of vehicle crossings
Pre-Approved Contrators List for Vehicle Crossings Updated - 03 May 2012
Related Information and Application
Temporary Vehicle Access
Vehicle Crossing Application