The road verge, also known as the nature strip, is the area of land between your property boundary and the road. Within our region, the road verge generally consists of grass, footpath and a council provided street tree.
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Clearing vegetation on a road verge
You need to apply for a permit to clear any vegetation, including trees, on road reserves, footpaths and nature strips outside private property
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Permit for road verge planting and landscaping
While council supports alternate road verge treatments, including gardens, you may need to apply for a permit before installing certain items
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Planting a garden on a road verge
Council has developed self-assessable criteria for residents wishing to enhance or beautify the road verge
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Raingardens in your street
Raingardens contain vegetation that protect our waterways by restricting litter and filtering excess nutrients
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Artificial turf on a road verge
Artificial turf is not supported for use on council-controlled road verges
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Street tree maintenance
Street tree establishment maintenance tips for better environmental and social outcomes