Local Roads and Infrastructure

You will need to lodge a crossover application with the City for consideration.

When the City receives your application, it will be processed in a timely manner. Once you have obtained approval for your crossover, you are able to proceed to the next step.

You can engage a private contractor to undertake the construction of your crossover. Alternatively, the City of Bayswater can construct your crossover in accordance with the current fees and charges. The City can provide a no-obligation free quote for your consideration. 

If your crossover has not been constructed to the City's current specification, you will be required to remove and re-install the crossover to the City's current specifications.

To obtain a copy of the City's Crossover Application Booklet, click on the link Crossover Application Booklet

A verge protection permit applies to ANY demolition works, all below ground pool installations and any building works of $20,000 or more.

There will be instances where you will require more than one verge protection permit for your property.

If you are demolishing an existing dwelling, then building a new house and installing a below ground swimming pool, one separate permit and bond is applicable for each stage of works.

Download a verge protection permit application.

It is recommended the company or person undertaking the works makes the application for the permit.

Refer to the fees and charges for the current fee and bond amounts.

Once the City has received the permit, the verge officer will visit the site to undertake an inspection of the site, which includes taking photographs. This process can take up to 10 working days.

Once the permit has been issued, the works are able to take place. When the work has been completed, the City must be notified and a Verge Protection Permit Bond Refund can be lodged.

The City's verge officer will visit the site to inspect for any damage. If there is no damage, the verge officer will process the refund of the bond.

If any damage is caused in the duration of works, the City will notify the applicant, with supporting evidence and options, of the requirement to rectify the damage. In most instances, the City can provide a quotation to undertake the works, otherwise the applicant can seek a private contractor to undertake the repairs.

If the applicant believes they did not cause the damage, photographic evidence will need to be provided to the City.

A copy of the verge protection permit and verge protection bond refund can be found here:

• Verge Protection Permit Application
• Verge Protection Permit Bond Refund

Traffic calming is a method imposed to increase benefits for shared road users and improving the balance between different uses of public roads.

The method of traffic calming is a combination of mainly physical measures designed to encourage motorists to observe responsible driver behaviour and improve safety along local streets for all road users. These devices, which include median islands, roundabouts, slow points and speed humps, can benefit road users by reducing speeds, managing traffic flow and controlling traffic volumes along the roads. 

Prior to implementing traffic calming measures, the City assesses traffic data which provides traffic volumes, travel speeds and crash statistics. If it is determined traffic calming is warranted, funds are allocated in the City’s annual budget in order of priority. 

As part of the City’s public consultation process, adjacent residents are consulted prior to finalising design and carrying out any works.

The management, maintenance and development of the State's road network within the City of Bayswater is shared between Main Roads Western Australia and the City of Bayswater. All roads are categorised in accordance with their function and dedicated road hierarchy.

The City manages all the local access and distributor roads within the City's locality boundary, with the exception of the following roads, which are managed by Main Roads WA:

• Tonkin Highway
• Reid Highway
• Guildford Road
• Morley Drive.

The City does not support any form of excessive speeding or antisocial (hoon) driving behaviour.  Should you witness any hoon driving behaviour, the City encourages this be reported to the police immediately. Below is the link to submit a report.

Report Hoon Driving

Under the Road Traffic code, a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is required for any works conducted within the road reserve. It is for the protection of pedestrians, vehicles, and public safety.

A TMP can only be written and implemented by a traffic management accredited company as they have the relevant training and knowledge to undertake all appropriate procedures and processes.  

A TMP cannot be executed without the authority of the City of Bayswater and must be submitted by the TMP company 10 working days prior to the proposed scheduled date.

In the event the works are required after hours, the City will require a Noise Management Plan in addition to the TMP.

Examples of a temporary traffic management:

• Works on the verge
• Works on the City's paths
• Construction of a crossover
• Delivery trucks parking on the road reserve as part of a construction project

In addition to the above, you may require a verge protection permit due to the nature of the work. Please refer to the Verge Protection Permit section for more information.

Western Power maintains the majority of street lighting within the City of Bayswater.

Report a street light fault online or call 1800 622 008.

To report a streetlight, bollard light or solar light owned and maintained by the City of Bayswater, please phone 9272 0622 or email mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au

Please report any damaged street name signs or way-finding signage to the City of Bayswater on 9272 0622 or email mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au

Report a road sign fault to Main Roads WA.

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) owns, maintains and determines the placement of bus stops throughout the City. Upgrades to bus stops are planned and managed by the PTA.

The City will make an application to the PTA to propose a bus stop upgrade, should it meet the minimum requirements of the PTA's Bus Shelter Subsidy Program (BSSP).

The PTA will investigate the existing stop location to ensure it meets all safety, operational and community requirements and that it can be physically upgraded to comply with Disability Standards. 

There will be circumstances where a bus shelter is not replaced after an upgrade because it does not comply with PTA disability requirements.

In addition to the above, there are 20 third-party-owned bus shelters the City does not maintain.

If you would like a bus stop to be considered for upgrade, please send your request in writing for the City's consideration: 

Email: mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au 

or by post to: Engineering Services, City of Bayswater, PO Box 467, Morley WA 6943.

If your road has a blocked drain which is causing the road to flood after a heavy rain or causing stormwater to enter your property from the road, please call the City of Bayswater Depot on 9270 4152.

If your road does not have a stormwater drain installed, please send an email to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au so we can investigate with the aim of finding a resolution.