What is a verge?
A verge is the area between the edge of the road and the boundary of a property.
Verges are Crown land (owned by the Government) and are under the management of the City.
Vital services and public infrastructure may be located on verges such as:
- Street lighting
- Power
- Underground utilities, including:
- Water
- Sewerage
- Phone cables.
Verge Mowing 
Residential verge maintenance
Residents within the City are responsible for maintaining the verge in front of their property. If the property is located on a corner, verge maintenance includes any side verges.
In the event that residents are either unable or not prepared to mow their verge, the City will perform a limited amount of verge maintenance. Please note:
- This service includes slashing long grass and weeds prior to the onset of the summer fire season
- This is a cursory service and not regular maintenance
- Verges that are improved with reticulation or landscaping are excluded from this service.
For more information, please view the City's Street Verges Policy.
Waterwise Native Verge Program – Applications now open
The City of Bayswater is offering a waterwise greening program to help residents create their own waterwise verge gardens. Planting your verge with waterwise plants has many benefits, but most importantly, it helps improve local water quality, reduces water use, helps increase biodiversity and beautifies our neighbourhoods. So why not unleash your inner green thumb and get involved?
As part of our Waterwise Native Verge Program, property owners can:
- Apply for a rebate to assist with the creation of a waterwise verge garden. The City is offering property owners a rebate of up to $250 (for verges smaller than 80m2) or up to $500 (for verges larger than 80m2) to assist with improving their verge during the winter season. For further information, contact rebecca.bonsall@bayswater.wa.gov.au. Applications are assessed on a first come basis, first served basis and will close when funding has been exhausted.
Purchase 10 local native plants for $10 through our Plants to Residents program presented in partnership with Enviro House. Plants will be available to purchase online from 9am on Friday 1 May, and be available for collection from Enviro House on 29, 30 and 31 May. To purchase your plants, visit trybooking.com/DIDLK
Waterwise native verge program – application form
Waterwise Native Verge Program – Information
Verge Greening Guidelines
This initiative is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation’s Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for City of Bayswater to be a leading waterwise community.
Best Practice Examples of Waterwise Native Verges
In recent years, residents have created amazing waterwise native verges. Below are some great examples for inspiration. The City has also installed two demonstration verges, thanks to funding from Water Corporation, to assist residents in designing their own native verge.
More information and advice on creating a waterwise verge garden can be found on the Water Corporation's website.
Your verge street
Demonstration Native Waterwise Verge - Challenger Avenue, Morley (Arbor Park)
Demonstration Native Waterwise Verge - Bellevue Street, Bayswater (Riverside Garden)