Maintaining your property and verge
We are committed to providing quality parks, gardens and open spaces for the benefit of our community. We understand that the verge alongside your property is something you may wish to enhance to provide shade, habitat for wildlife and increase the visual appeal of your property and street.
Verges are the grassed areas on each side of a road situated between the kerb (or finish of bitumen) and the property boundary. They vary in size and may have a footpath running through it.
Overgrown verges and properties
If they are not appropriately maintained, verges and properties can often appear overgrown and unsightly, with the potential to harbour vermin.
We conduct an ongoing long-grass program to ensure owners keep their blocks clear of long grass and other vegetation to reduce fire hazards and to assist in preserving our urban amenity.
If there is a property you are concerned about, we encourage you to lodge a service request regarding an overgrown verge or long-grass issues within a property and providing the following information:
- Address of the verge/property
- Description of the excess (i.e. grass, rubbish)
- Describe the amount of excess (i.e. if vegetation – height, if rubbish – quantity)
- Is the property occupied or unoccupied?
- Where on the property is the problem occurring (i.e. front yard, back yard)
- Have you seen undesirable wildlife (e.g. rats or snakes) on the verge/property?
- We will then follow up with property owners to ensure that the property is properly maintained. Penalties may apply if owners fail to adequately maintain their property.
To lodge a service request, please click here and complete the form.