Sketched plan

• The sketched plan must include the approximate layout, verge dimensions, plant species, additional landscaping features proposed for use, location of reticulation and any underground services present.
• This sketch may be hand drawn.

Application assessment

• Upon assessment of the Adopt a Verge application, Officers may deem a location to be impracticable due to a number of reasons including (but not limited to) the location and number of verge tree/s, verge tree root systems, public utility services (and/or other services), gradient of the verge etc.

Earth works

• The City will perform the required earth works for both Full Round and Fast Track participants and supply and install a layer of mulch for Full Round participants only.
• This service is available one time per verge per address.

Timing

• The City will undertake earthworks and mulching for Full Round participants on a biannual basis, to coincide with the Local active Plant Sale in March/April and July/August each year, subject to appropriate funding being allocated in the annual budget.
• Once the development of the verge is complete, the maintenance of the verge will be the sole responsibility of the applicant/s.

Verge trees

• The City is required to perform regular pruning of the street verge trees.
• Maximum care will be taken whilst pruning is undertaken, however, some damage to verge gardens may occur during this time.
• Any verge reinstatement shall be the responsibility of the resident.

Plantings

• All plantings on the verge shall comply with the City’s Verge Treatments, Plantings and Beautification Policy 2.2.4 and must not obstruct access for vehicles and pedestrians or visually obstruct, sightlines, street signs or other services.
• Native plants suited to our climate need less water, are low maintenance and will look great in your garden. Use Water Corporation’s online directory to help design your garden.
• The development of the verge area shall ensure that no damage or obstructions are made to existing services. Any works undertaken by service providers may cause disturbance to the verge garden, and reinstatement shall be undertaken at the expense of the resident.

Resident responsibility

• Where the verge has been developed with Council approval, the resident shall:
  • Maintain the developed verge, ensuring the plantings are kept in reasonable health and not overgrown with weeds; and complies with the City’s Verge Treatments, Plantings and Beautification Policy 2.2.4
  • Comply with the City’s request to remove the developed verge if it is not cared for; and
  • Notify the City immediately if the verge is altered in any other way other than approved in the application.
• Once the development of the verge is complete, the maintenance of the verge will be the sole responsibility of the applicant/s.