To improve the safety and amenity of our footpaths, we run a yearly footpath program, which includes constructing new footpaths and renewing existing footpaths. We also run a streetscape weed control program for select areas.
Footpaths
We regularly audit our entire footpath network, which helps us decide which footpaths to upgrade and build as part of our yearly footpath program.
Make a request or report a footpath issue:
Make a construction works enquiry
Request footpath cleaning or sweeping request
Report a hazardous or damaged footpath
Request a new footpath or stormwater drain
How will I know if footpath works are planned?
If you’re directly affected by footpath works, we’ll send you a letter with information about what work is planned and when and where the works are happening, as well as who you can get in touch with if you have questions.
You’ll receive this letter just before the work starts. If you believe there’s work happening in your area that impacts you and haven’t received a letter, give us a call on 1300 133 466.
Discover what works we have planned this year
How do we keep the community safe?
We do our best to limit construction work between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. While we always strive to minimise the impact that footpath works have on the community, sometimes we may need to:
- Close the footpath/s during the roadworks
- Limit access to driveways for short periods of time
- Use noisy equipment and machines
If construction is happening on your street, it’s important to remember that this is a work site. Take care, and listen to construction crews.
Frequently asked questions
During the footpath construction program, sometimes we reconstruct existing asphalt driveways in paving. This is done at our cost, as long as the driveway (including the footpath segment through the driveway) doesn’t exceed 40 sqm in area.
If the driveway is more than 40 sqm in area, you’ll need to pay for any additional paving (this in accordance with our current driveway policy). We’ll only start work on the driveway if you give your approval. We’ll coordinate and arrange the additional paving through our paving contract at the current competitive contract rate.
If you decide not to pay for additional paving, your driveway crossover won’t be upgraded during the footpath construction. The footpath will still be upgraded through the driveway.
You'll need to ask our permission to do this. Head to our works on public land for more information, and to fill out an application form.
You’ll need to ask our permission to do this. Head to our works on public land for more information, and to fill out an application form.
Verge maintenance
We maintain verges by controlling weeds through a spraying program and an annual bushfire fuel reduction program as well as undertaking repairs. Property owners and residents are encouraged to maintain their verges by removing weeds and cutting grass. Residents can apply to landscape their verge with lawns, gardens beds and mulch, by completing a works on a public road application form. Once approved the property owner is responsible for maintaining the verge. For more information download a fact sheet.
Colonel Light Gardens
In our state heritage suburb Colonel Light Gardens, we undertake a verge maintenance program.
Bushfire prone areas
We undertake an annual bushfire verge maintenance program by cutting verges in our priority bushfire prone areas prior to the bushfire season.
Footpath and verge weed control program
We spray weeds along footpaths, verges, and kerbs in:
Clarence Gardens, Melrose Park, St Marys, Pasadena, Lower Mitcham, Westbourne Park, Netherby, Mitcham, Cumberland Park, Daw Park, Bedford Park, Panorama, Hawthorn, Kingswood, Torrens Park, Colonel Light Gardens, Springfield, Urrbrae, Bedford Park, Clapham, Brown Hill Creek, Shepherds Hill Road, Blackwood CBD area, Coromandel Parade and Craigburn Farm.
When does spraying happen?
We spray up to four times a year. When we come across established lawns, gardens and areas that look like they’re being maintained by residents, we take extra care to not spray and avoid any damage. If the area isn't maintained by residents, we reserve the right to remove all vegetation and maintain the area as part of the weed control program.
For more information about the herbicides and insecticides that we use, read our chemical fact sheet.
How to join the no spray register
If you don’t want to have your verge sprayed (and you’re willing to maintain the area themselves), you can join the no spray list here.