BANYULE COUNCIL Guidelines for the Civil Infrastructure Works ...

BANYULE COUNCIL 

Guidelines for the Civil Infrastructure Works associated 

with 

Residential, Commercial and Industrial Developments 

Engineering Services 

10061 Development Guidelines 

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Table of Contents 

1 INTRODUCTION 4 

1.1 Scope 4 

2 ROAD CONSTRUCTION 5 

2.1 Road Reserve Widths 5 

2.2 Pavement Widths 5 

2.3 Pavement Depths 5 

2.4 Longitudinal Grading 5 

2.5 Horizontal Alignment 6 

2.6 Pavement Cross Falls 6 

2.7 Kerb and Channel 6 

2.8 Footpaths 6 

2.9 Rights of Way 7 

2.10 Street Lighting 7 

2.11 Boundary Fences 7 

3 VEHICLE CROSSINGS 8 

3.1 Location 8 

3.2 Additional Crossing 8 

3.3 Standard Crossings 8 

3.4 Commercial and Industrial Crossings 8 

3.5 Asphalt Crossing Specifications 8 

3.6 Access to Rights of Way 8 

4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 9 

5 DRAINAGE 10 

5.1 Drainage Design 10 

5.2 Internal Drainage 10 

5.3 Detention Systems 11 

5.4 Construction Detail 11 

5.5 Ownership of Drainage 12 

6 INTERNAL PAVING 13 

7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 14 

7.1 Plans General 14 

7.2 Layout Plans 14 

7.3 Longitudinal Sections 15 

7.4 Cross Sections 16 

7.5 Drainage Plan 16 



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7.6 Services Plan 16 

8 ADMINISTRATION 17 

8.1 Plans to be Submitted for Approval 17 

8.2 Memorandum of Consent for Works 17 

8.3 Temporary Bench Marks 17 

8.4 As Constructed Plans 17 

8.5 Certified Fill Plans 17 

8.6 Inspections 17 

8.7 Maintenance Period 18 

8.8 Further Information 18 

8.9 Notification of Affected Parties 18 

8.10 Standard Conditions of Approval 18 

8.11 Fees 18 

9 APPENDIX A – CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE CROSSINGS 19 

10 APPENDIX B – CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 21 

11 APPENDIX C – STANDARD NOTES 23 

12 APPENDIX D – TURNING MOVEMENT TEMPLATE 25 

13 APPENDIX E – STANDARD DRAWINGS 26 



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1 INTRODUCTION 

Many planning permits require developers to provide civil infrastructure as part of their 

development. To ensure that a satisfactory standard of development is maintained, endorsed 

plans for civil works are required and form an integral part of the Planning Permit. These plans 

specify the civil works required to satisfy the development requirements of the permit. 

The following Guidelines have been prepared by the Engineering Services Department of 

Banyule Council to facilitate the preparation of civil works construction plans for new 

developments within Banyule. 

It is intended that these Guidelines will provide the minimum requirement for information to be 

included in plans to be lodged with Council for approval to comply with the planning approval 

process. After approval from the Engineering Services Department, the plans will be returned to 

the Planning Department to be endorsed as part of the Planning Permit for the development. 

The use of these Guidelines is not intended to preclude contact with the Engineering Services 

Department where there is uncertainty or if the required information is not contained within 

these Guidelines. 

1.1 Scope 

These Guidelines shall extend and apply to all residential, commercial and industrial 

developments within Banyule City Council as appropriate. 

Council reserves the right to alter this document at any time without notice. 



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2 ROAD CONSTRUCTION 

2.1 Road Reserve Widths 

Road reserve widths shall generally be in accordance with ResCode and Councils Road 

Management Plan, however the following represents typical requirements: - 

Access Place (Level 4) 

12m – 16m 

Access Street (Level 3) 

16m – 18m 

Collector Street (Level 2) 18m – 20.2m 

2.2 Pavement Widths 

The minimum requirements for road pavement widths are: - 

Access Place (0 < 300 vpd) 

7.6m between kerb inverts 

Access Street (0 < 1,000 vpd) 

7.6m between kerb inverts 

Access Street (1,000 < 2,000 vpd) 8.6m between kerb inverts. 

Minor Collector Street (2,000 < 5,000 vpd) 8.6m – 10.2m between kerb inverts 

Major Collector Street (5,000 < 10,000vpd) 10.2m minimum between kerb inverts 

A wider road pavement to that suggested above must be provided to allow for on-street 

parking, particularly where there may be a high demand for on street parking (e.g. near schools, 

shops, future developments etc.) or, if Council considers that new pavement widths should 

match the width of existing pavements leading to the site. 

Pavement widths at intersections are to be increased to allow the movements of a design 

Service Vehicle (SV) without encroaching the opposite side of the road or overhanging kerbs or 

islands. 

Court bowls are to have a minimum radius of 10.5m or 13.1m where parking is required. 

Hammerhead treatments are to comply with MFB Planning Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle 

Access and have vehicle crossings placed so as to preclude parking in the manoeuvre areas. The 

hammerhead treatment is to be widened if on-street parking is to be permitted in the 

hammerhead. 

One parking space per allotment is to be provided on-street unless a higher demand for parking 

is determined by Council. 

Nature strip widths must allow for provision of adequate sight distance from intersections. 

2.3 Pavement Depths 

Developers are to undertake soil investigations and design road pavements to approved ESA’s 

accordingly. However the minimum pavement depth shall be 260mm and be comprised as 

follows: - 

Wearing Course 

25mm depth of type L or N 10mm asphalt. 

Base Course 

35mm depth of type N 14mm asphalt. 

Crushed Rock Base 

100mm depth of class 1 - 20mm wet mixed FCR. 

Crushed Rock Sub-base 

100mm depth of class 2 - 20mm wet mixed F.C.R 

Asphalt types must comply with VicRoads Standard Specification Section 407 – Hot Mix Asphalt. 



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2.4 Longitudinal Grading 

Roads should be designed to suit existing building lines. Kerbs may be graded individually but 

within the limits determined by the rate of change of cross fall. Grading must take into account 

existing flood levels. 

Generally, the minimum longitudinal grade shall be 0.4%. 

The following are the maximum grades to be used: - 

Access Place 12% 

Access Street 8% desirable (absolute max 11%) 

Collector Street 6–7% desirable (absolute max 8%) 

The maximum desirable longitudinal grade shall be 12.0%, but in exceptional circumstances 

may be increased for short lengths with Council approval. 

Vertical curves are required where grade change is in excess of: - 

0.5% where grades signs are the same, and 

1 % or greater where grade signs are different. 

Minimum length VC for change in grade greater than 1% is 15m. 

Longitudinal grading must be extended along the centre line of the existing road to adequately 

display the transition from existing to new pavement. 

Sight distance provision along subdivision roads shall be based on a design speed of 65km/h in 

accordance with current VicRoads practice. 

2.5 Horizontal Alignment 

Roads should be designed to comply with “AUSTROADS: Design Vehicles and Turning Path 

Templates”. Movements at court bowls and intersections must cater for Councils 9.8m recycling 

trucks. (for Turning Movement Template see Appendix D). T-head style courts are favoured for 

this purpose. Reference should also be made to VicRoads ‘Trucks on Roads’ Design Guide and 

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Development Guidelines. 

2.6 Pavement Cross Falls 

Road pavements are to be designed, wherever possible, with a central crown and cross fall of 

between 1 in 30 and 1 in 36. The absolute minimum is 1 in 50. 

In areas where the topography suggests that kerbs should be constructed at different levels, a 

maximum cross fall of 1 in 25 is permitted. 

The maximum rate of change of cross fall shall be 1% per 10m. 

Subject to Council approval an offset crown may be used in areas where the road cross fall 

across the road reserve is considered steep. The minimum offset of the crown from the lip of 

kerb shall be 1.5 metres. 

Superelevation is generally not required on distributor, collector or access streets, however 

where site conditions indicate that it is required the maximum cross fall shall be 1 in 15. 

Care shall be taken to avoid excessive rates of change of cross fall or excessive rates of change 

of footpath level above top of kerb. 

Footpath cross falls shall be between 1 in 30 and 1 in 50. 

Reverse fall footpaths (i.e. falling toward allotments) will not be approved, unless absolutely 

necessary. 

Batter slope to be 1 in 4.0 max. in cut, and 1 in 5 max. in fill. 



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Vehicular access shall be provided to all allotments as per Australian Standard AS 2890.1:2004 

2.7 Kerb and Channel 

Generally use 600mm Barrier Kerb (Standard Drawing B001 – B2). The use of mountable kerbs 

is not permitted unless Council considers that the new kerb should match that of existing 

pavements leading to the site. 

2.8 Footpaths 

Footpath shall be provided as follows: - 

Access Place 

1.5m wide footpath on one side of road. 

Access Street 

1.5m wide footpaths on both sides of road. 

Collector Street 

1.5m wide footpath on both sides of road. 

Shared bicycle/pedestrian path 3m wide. 

Industrial Areas 1.5m wide x 150mm thick 25MPa concrete 

reinforced with F72 mesh 

Footpaths must fall away from allotments unless approved otherwise. 

Footpaths, other than those in industrial areas, are to be constructed of 100mm minimum 

thickness 25 MPa concrete on 50mm compacted depth of Class 2 FCR bedding. 

Footpaths in industrial areas, are to be constructed of 100mm minimum thickness 25 MPa 

concrete reinforced with SL72 mesh, on 50mm compacted depth of Class 2 FCR bedding. 

All kerb ramps are to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Australian Standard 

AS1428.4 and VicRoads Road Design Note 9-15 “Guidelines for the placement of Tactile Ground 

Surface Indicators”. Kerb ramps are to be flush with the road surface. 

Construction joints are to be spaced not greater than 900mm apart with expansion joints spaced 

not greater than 9m apart. 

2.9 Rights of Way 

Where the construction of a Rights of Way is required as part of a development the pavement is 

to be 200mm thick 25 MPa reinforced concrete reinforced with F72 mesh laid on a 50mm 

compacted depth of Class 2 FCR bedding, or a Council approved asphalt pavement with a depth 

as per clause 2.3 is to be used. 

Underground drainage, as per section 5, with pits to capture surface runoff shall be provided. 

2.10 Street Lighting 

Street lighting including supply is to be installed within the subdivision according plans, designed 

in accordance with the relevant standards and approved by Council 

Clearance to lighting poles from back of kerb and vehicle crossings must accord with VicRoads 

recommended clear zone widths. The use of Impact Absorbing frangible poles may be used 

where clear zone widths cannot be achieved. 

The use of non-standard lighting within subdivisions throughout the City of Banyule may be 

considered, subject to: - 

Pole type, fitting, and colour being approved by Council. Council’s preference is Heritage 

Green Bourke Hill Series poles. 

Lighting must be in accordance with VESI Non Standard Public Lighting Guidelines. 

The initial cost of poles and fittings for installation within the estate is to be borne by the 

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The relevant power company is to install the lanterns and poles complete with wiring. 

Light fittings are to be approved VESI standard. The relevant power company is to 

agree to maintain the light pole and fittings under the normal maintenance agreement 

with Council. Council will accept liability for the annual lighting tariff at a level similar to 

local power authority standard lights. 

Prior to the issue of the Statement of Compliance, the developer shall lodge with Council 

a maintenance contribution equivalent to the current cost of supplying one pole and one 

lantern, or 10% of the cost of supplying the number of poles and lanterns within the 

subdivision, which ever is the greater. 

2.11 Boundary Fences 

Permanent fences must be constructed along all boundaries at extents of subdivision. 

Council may require that permanent fences be constructed along all allotment boundaries within 

the subdivision to ensure building activities are confined to individual allotments. 

Alternatively, payment of a non-refundable contribution for on-going infrastructure repairs 

during building activities within allotments may be considered. 

3 VEHICLE CROSSINGS 

3.1 Location 

Vehicle crossings for each allotment must be constructed as part of the subdivisional works. 

Crossings are to be located clear of easements. 

On corner lots, the crossing must be a minimum of 10.0m from the extension of the kerb line of 

the intersecting street unless otherwise approved by Council’s Engineering Department. 

If the proposed crossing location is obstructed by street trees, drainage pits, electricity supply 

poles, public authority valves, pits or manholes or any other obstruction, then arrangements must 

be made with the appropriate Authority for the relocation of such obstructions prior to applying to 

Council for the issue of a Memorandum of Consent for Work (MOC). 

3.2 Additional Crossing 

Separate approval is required from Council’s Engineering Department for the construction of an 

additional vehicle crossing. On heavily trafficked roads or in streets where there is a shortage of 

on-street parking Council may not approve the construction of additional vehicle crossings. 

3.3 Standard Crossings 

The crossing shall consist of 150mm thick concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day test value, reinforced 

with F72 mesh placed on a 50mm compacted thickness of fine crushed rock. The total excavation 

depth required is 200mm. 

The crossing shall extend from kerb to building line and shall comply in all aspects with Council's 

standard drawings. The minimum acceptable width is 3.0m and the maximum width is 7.60m. 

Where the maximum width at the building line is to exceed 7.60mm, written approval must be 

obtained from the Construction Department. 

3.4 Commercial and Industrial Crossings 

Commercial and Industrial crossings shall consist of 200mm thick concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day 

test value, reinforced with F72 placed on a 50mm compacted thickness of fine crushed rock. The 

total excavation depth required is 250m. 

3.5 Asphalt Crossing Specifications 



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The asphalt is to be 35mm depth or greater of type L or N 10mm asphalt and shall be laid on a 

base of 200mm minimum thickness of compacted crushed rock. The total excavation depth 

required is 235mm. 

3.6 Access to Rights of Way 

Where the vehicle crossing provides access to a Rights of Way then the construction of the 

crossing shall consist of 200mm thick concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day test value reinforced 

with F72 mesh placed on a 50mm compacted thickness of fine crushed rock. The total 

excavation depth required is 250mm. 



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4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 

Design of subdivisional roads must minimise the potential for speeding and maximise amenity 

for residents. Traffic Management devices (e.g. roundabouts; traffic islands; raised pavements; 

parking, regulatory or warning signs) will be required to control vehicle speeds and traffic 

movements within the subdivision. Traffic management devices may also be required in streets 

external to the subdivision. 

Reference should also be made to VicRoads ‘Trucks on Roads’ Design Guide. 



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5 DRAINAGE 

5.1 Drainage Design 

Council supports the principles of Water Sensitive Urban Design and requires the drainage 

design to incorporate these principles wherever practicable. 

A suitably qualified Engineer shall design all outfall and easement drainage. 

Council requires the discharge from the site to be limited to that of or the equivalent to the predevelopment 

conditions. The use of retarding basins (large subdivisions only) and/or on site 

detention systems will be required to restrict peak stormwater discharge from the site. 

Council’s Engineering Department will nominate a Point of Discharge for stormwater drainage 

generated by the development. Generally, this point of discharge shall be the nearest Council 

underground drain, with sufficient capacity to accept the allowable stormwater discharge 

generated by the development. This may require the construction (at the developers cost) of an 

outfall drain through an easement or drainage reserve or along the road reserve. For dual 

occupancies, if the length of this outfall is greater than 150m, other options may be considered. 

The design for storm water drains shall be based on not less than a 1 in 10 year ARI (Average 

Recurrence Interval) storm event. Where the property is in a low point situation the design shall 

be based on a storm event with an ARI of not less than 1 in 20. Allowance for overland flows 

(flood ways) are to be incorporated in the design and are to cater for a 1 in 100 year ARI storm 

event. 

External catchments must be considered in the design, and if applicable, additional underground 

storm water drains or open catch drains on the high side of the subdivision must be installed as 

part of the subdivision works to ensure new allotments on the subdivision are not adversely 

affected by stormwater runoff/discharge onto the site from existing properties. 

The minimum coefficient of run off shall be: - 

0.30 for grassed/landscaped (pervious) areas 

0.90 for road pavement and other paved (impervious) areas 

0.65 for residential allotments 

0.85 for commercial and industrial areas 

Hydraulic design shall be based on Manning’s formulae and shall allow for all hydraulic losses, 

e.g. velocity head, curve losses, pit losses etc. 

The drainage system shall be self-cleansing. 

The pipe roughness coefficient shall be 0.013 for R.C. pipe, and 0.011 for UPVC or FRC pipes. 

The initial time of concentration to be adopted shall not exceed 6.0 minutes. 

Velocity in pipes should be between 1 and 6 metres per second. 

The maximum number of lots to drain to a 150mm diameter pipe shall be 3 (where pipe 

capacity exceeds proposed discharge). 

The minimum pipe diameter shall be 300mm diameter under roadways, 225mm longitudinal to 

road, and 150mm within easements. 

5.2 Internal Drainage 

All stormwater from the site, including run off from paved areas, is to be directed to the 

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Generally, unless otherwise required, only one outlet from the lowest point of each property will 

be permitted. 

Plans are to show the means of drainage of existing dwelling and/or outbuildings as applicable. 

A grated entry pit and underground drainage outlet at all low points shall be provided in 

individual yards. 

Trench grates shall be a minimum of 150mm wide x 225mm deep and have transverse bar 

‘Gatic’ grates or an approved alternative. 

The minimum size pipe required for drains collecting surface water through gratings, from paved 

or landscaped areas is 150mm diameter. The minimum size pipe required beneath trafficked 

areas is 150mm diameter. 

Pits are to be provided along pipes at all changes of direction and all changes in grade. Pit lids 

must be able to be opened easily with no proprietary tools required. 

The type of construction of all drainage pits is to be pecified. The minimum dimensions of pits 

within allotments is to be 450mm x 450mm. These may be reduced to 300mm x 300mm in 

minor landscaped or paved areas where the contributing area is less than 25m 2 . 

Minimum cover requirements are: - 

For non-trafficked areas 

90mm, 100mm and 150mm diam pipes 225mm clear cover 

225mm diam pipes and larger 300mm clear cover 

For trafficked areas 

450mm clear cover 

For easements and nature strips 

For road reserves 

5.3 Detention Systems 



Where an ‘On-Site Detention System’ is required, the system must not be sited on land to be 

maintained by Council. The system must be designed in accordance with the following 

requirements and the computations of the proposed system must be submitted for approval. 

A.R.I. = 10 years (for discharge control and storage) 

C (pre-dev) = 0.35 or as determined (Pervious – 0.3 Impervious – 0.9) 

C (post-dev) = as determined (Pervious – 0.3 Impervious – 0.9) 

An ‘orifice plate’ type control pit, SVC Multi-Cell device, or other approved flow restriction device 

is to be used. Where the control orifice is less than 90mm in diameter, an approved mesh 

screen must be installed to prevent blockages. The minimum orifice size is to be 63mm. 

Overflow from the flow restriction device must be taken into account when designing the outlet 

pipe, t o allow for blockages etc. 

5.4 Construction Detail 

The minimum life expectancy for all materials used shall not be less than 100 years. 

Where modified type semi-mountable kerb and channel is used all pits shall, where practicable, 

be side entry type and incorporate precast lintels. 

Unless pipe is continued through to form pit invert, all pits should have at least 50mm fall 

through them for dry weather flow. 

Straight pipes laid in an arc will not be permitted unless the pipe diameter exceeds 600mm. 

Minimum radius of arc to be not less than 10 times the diameter. 



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Pipe diameter cannot be reduced downstream. 

All pits shall conform in all respects to Banyule City Council standard drawings, and are to be 

specified in the Pit Schedule. 

Pits should not be located on kerb returns and care should be taken to locate pits clear of 

driveways. 

Changes of pipe direction at pits are to be no greater than 45 degrees wherever possible and 

never greater than 90 degrees. 

A house drain connection is to be provided for each lot in accordance with Banyule City Council 

standard drawings. 

Rubber ring jointed pipes are to be used where the pipe diameter is smaller or equal to 375mm 

and for all pipes in fill areas. 

All PVC pipes shall be sewer quality. 

Only reinforced concrete pipes are to be used under roadways. 

Anchor blocks are to be installed as per Standard Drawing B042, where the pipe grade is 

steeper than 1 in 10. 

Pipes should be well aligned vertically. 

House drains shall not be connected directly into a drain smaller than 225mm diameter unless a 

pit is provided. 

Step irons are to be used where depth of pits exceeded 1m. 

Drainage pipes are not permitted to be constructed directly in line with and underneath the kerb 

and channel. 

Drainage pipes should be located outside the road pavement. 

Agricultural drains to be provided under all kerbing, as per Standard Drawing B041. 

Minimum clear cover requirements: - 

450mm in nature strips and easements 

600mm under road pavement 

Kerb and Channel deflectors are to be used where grades of kerb exceeds 1 in 6. 

5.5 Ownership of Drainage 

Subject to agreement by Council drainage constructed within easements or road reserves, will 

be handed over to Council for future care and maintenance and control after the expiry of the 

contractors maintenance period. 

Drainage constructed outside an easement or within private/common property shall remain the 

property of the owner/body corporate and the responsibility for the future care and maintenance 

of the drain shall rest with the owner/body corporate. 



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6 INTERNAL PAVING 

Show the extent of all existing and/or proposed internal driveways and means of drainage 

thereof on the plans. 

Driveways shall be aligned so as to provide effective access to carports and/or garages. 

Minimum internal radius for domestic vehicles is 3.0m. 

Council recommends that driveways be constructed of either concrete, asphalt, brick paving or 

similar sealed pavement. 

Pavement depth shall be in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturer’s guidelines 

however the minimum depth shall be as follows: - 

‣ For concrete driveways 

Up to 2 dwellings 

100mm reinforced with F72 mesh 

From 3 to 6 dwellings 125mm reinforced with F72 mesh 

For 7 and over dwellings 150mm reinforced with F72 mesh 

All concrete driveways are to be constructed of concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day test 

value placed on a 50mm compacted depth of class 2 FCR bedding. 

‣ For asphalt driveways 

Up to 2 dwellings 

150mm class 2 FCR with 35mm Asphalt wearing Course 

From 3 to 6 dwellings 175mm class 2 FCR with 35mm Asphalt wearing Course 

For 7 and over dwellings 200mm class 2 FCR with 35mm Asphalt wearing Course 



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7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 

7.1 Plans General 

Council’s standard detail drawings for road and drainage works shall be used. 

Sheet size shall be A1. 

Council’s Standard Notes (see appendix C) are to be incorporated in the plans. 

Scales may be varied to suit the sheet size but should generally conform to the following: - 

Layout Plan 

1:1000 on large areas 

1:500 on small areas 

1:100 

Longitudinal Section 1:500 horizontally & 1:50 vertically 

Cross Sections 1:100 horizontally & 1:25 vertically 

Intersection Details 1:100 to 1:200 

Drainage 

1:500 horizontally & 1:50 vertically 

1:100 horizontally & 1: 50 vertically 

7.2 Layout Plans 

The layout plan shall show the following: - 

Entire subdivision (where practicable) on one sheet, orientated with North to the top of 

the sheet. 

Streets/roads to be constructed. 

Lots facing on to such streets/roads. 

Numbers, dimensions and bearings on all lots. 

Existing and proposed levels (to AHD) on allotment corners, and at ridges, gullies, etc. 

Easements and their descriptions and widths. 

Drainage in streets and easements. 

Drainage pits and their numbers. 

Offset to drain centre line from building line. 

House drains under nature strips and property inlets in easements – these should be 

located to control drainage from all parts of allotment. 


Bench marks and reduced levels (All levels to AHD). 

The limits of extensive filling with contour lines. These should be cross-hatched for 

clarity. Existing and proposed final levels along areas of fill must be shown (where depth 

of fill is greater than 300mm). 

Set out details of traverse lines. 

Extent and details of flood levels if applicable. 

Trees to be retained/removed (in accordance with Planning Permit Requirements). 

The full extent of work to be done. This will include kerb and channel, pavements, 

footpaths, driveways, street drainage and pits, signage and line marking etc. 

Chainage at all tangent points, pits, side boundaries and positions where cross sections 

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Minimum kerb radius of 8m should be used for all curves and radials. 

Kerb levels at tangent, quarter and mid points. 

Grades of existing kerbing in adjoining streets. 

Location and extent of retaining walls 

Spot levels on road and an indication of crown line. In certain cases it may be necessary 

to show contours (for intersections of proposed streets, and intersections of proposed 

streets with existing streets). 

Kerb ramps 

Location of existing services, poles, etc. 

Levels at back of footpath and building line. 

Sufficient dimensions to fix all points and features. 

Traffic treatments where applicable. 

Location and type of all proposed signs and line marking 

7.3 Longitudinal Sections 

The longitudinal section shall be a continuous plot, set out as follows: - 

Datum RL 

North (or West) Building Line 

North (or West) Proposed Top of Kerb 

Centreline Existing 

Centreline Proposed 

South (or East) Proposed Top of Kerb 

South (or East) Building Line 

Chainage in Metres 

The longitudinal sectional shall show: - 

All grade lines 

All vertical curve details 

The location, level and surface of existing driveways 

The existing conditions for a minimum distance of 80m at either end of the proposed 

construction 

Location of existing services 

Chainage and design kerb levels shall be shown at: - 

All tangent points 

All cross sections 

All changes or grade 

All low points and crests 

20m intervals on straight grades 

5m maximum intervals on vertical curves 

At beginning and end of vertical curves. 

No drainage longitudinal section shall be superimposed on the roadway plot. 


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It is desirable that the longitudinal section and the corresponding plan be drawn on one sheet 

for ease of supervision. 

7.4 Cross Sections 

Plans of cross sections should show the following: - 

Chainage 

Offset and level at back and front of footpath(s) 

Offset and level of top of each kerb 

Offset and level of crown line 

Existing natural surface levels at each building line. 

Plot of existing surface and proposed design profile 

Offset and level of batters into allotments where applicable. 

The typical cross sections should show the composition and thickness of the road pavement, 

offset and level of all services, and sub grade (which must extend 150mm past back of kerb). 

7.5 Drainage Plans 

A copy of drainage computations and catchment plan including any catchment area extending 

beyond the site shall be submitted, together with longitudinal sections for all drains which 

should show: - 

Pipe size and type 

Invert level of pipe 

Pipe Grade 

Chainage 

Levels of any existing or proposed underground services 

Natural surface levels and finished surface levels 

Pit locations and type, pit numbers and chainage of pits 

Pit Schedule. 

Allotment dimensions. 

All allotments along alignment of drain. 

Existing and proposed buildings. 

Streets. 

Existing drainage. 

Existing services (water, gas, sewer, telephone, poles, etc). 

Existing driveway crossings. 

Existing features such as kerb and channel, car parking, footpath, trees, etc. 

Stormwater flow through pipes (actual and capacity) and flow velocity. 

All levels shall be to A.H.D. 

Pavement levels with cross fall shown. 

7.6 Services Plan 

The Service Plan should show locations and extent of all services including depths to AHD and 

offsets from building line. 



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Scale to be not less than 1:500. 



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8 ADMINISTRATION 

8.1 Plans to be Submitted for Approval 

For all developments five (5) copies of the plan(s) are to be submitted to Council for approval. 

A digital copy in AutoCAD .dwg or .dxf format is also required. This digital copy, in the required 

format, must be submitted before Council will approve the plans. 

Council is able to convert plans to digital format, however, applicants wishing to use this service 

will be charged $50 per sheet. 

For subdivisions with road and drainage works, a Works Specification and Cost Schedule for 

road and drainage works is to be provided when final civil works plans are lodged for approval. 

All works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and no 

deviation to these plans shall be made without the prior approval of the Engineering Services 

Department. 

8.2 Memorandum of Consent for Works 

A Memorandum of Consent for Works (MOC) must be obtained before any works are carried out in 

a road reserve, reserve or easement. The cost of the consent is for supervision only. Consent will 

only be issued to a Contractor who has a $10 million current public liability insurance policy, 

provides Council with a satisfactory traffic management plan complying to Australian and 

VicRoads standards, and other documents as may be requested by Council as evidence of 

contractors experience in executing similar works. 

If, during construction, damage occurs to Council, Public Authority or private assets, the contractor 

will be responsible for the full reinstatement of such assets as directed by the Construction 

Supervisor. 

The MOC holder may be requested to lodge a bond for reinstatement of Council’s assets. The 

MOC holder is liable and will be charged for any additional costs in excess of the amount of 

bond being held in trust. Accordingly, if the MOC holder carries out reinstatement works in 

compliance with Council’s regulations, the bond will be refunded in full. 

8.3 Temporary Bench Marks 

A temporary benchmark (eg. spike in pole) shall be established in the vicinity of the proposed 

works and all levels for such works related to this T.B.M. All levels are to be to AHD. 

8.4 As Constructed Plans 

Upon completion of construction, a full set of transparencies and computer disk marked up with 

any as-constructed details, must be provided for permanent Council records. 

8.5 Certified Fill Plan 

A certified fill plan, which includes natural and final surface levels and maximum depth of fill at 

all relevant locations, must be provided where the depth of fill exceeds 300mm. 

8.6 Inspections 

The relevant Building Surveyor is responsible for all buildings, internal site works, paving and 

drainage within the property. An inspection certificate must be provided to Council’s 

Construction Department at completion of the works 

Inspections of all external site works (i.e. Construction of vehicle crossings, outfall drainage, on 

site detention systems and connection of internal drainage to Council’s drainage system within 

the road reserve or easements) must be carried out by Council’s Construction Section under a 

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Under no circumstances will an inspection be carried out without evidence of the relevant 

consent first having been obtained. A copy of the MOC should be kept and made available to the 

inspector on request. 

It is important that Council’s inspection procedures be adhered to at all times. The relevant 

inspections must be carried out at the appropriate stages of the development. Failure to comply 

may result in delays in completion of the works and may ultimately affect the economic potential 

of the development. 

All inspections are to be booked through Customer Service on 9490 4222 

24-hour prior notice of the inspection must be given and inspection will be carried out between the 

hours of 9:00am – 12:00 noon and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. 

8.7 Maintenance Period 

The Maintenance Period for the works shall be twelve (12) months. 

8.8 Further Information 

Any queries should be directed to Banyule City Council’s Developments Engineer on the above 

phone numbers. 

8.9 Notification of Affected Parties 

If the design of the outfall drain necessitates utilising drainage easements on adjoining 

properties, then letters of advice informing that works will be occurring and consent from the 

adjoining property owners must be submitted with the drainage plan. 

If the design of the outfall drain necessitates utilising Council’s roads, right-of-ways or drainage 

reserves, the developer shall be required to give adjoining property owners at least two weeks 

written notice of his intention to construct the drain. 

8.10 Standard Conditions of Approval 

Approval for the construction of road works and outfall drainage is at all times subject to 

Council’s Standard Conditions of Approval, a copy of which is available on request. 

8.11 Fees 

‣ The following fees for subdivisional developments are payable prior to issue of the 

Statement of Compliance: - 

Supervision fee 

2.5% of the cost of in ground works 

Memorandum of Consent for Works as determined 

Plan checking fee 

0.75% of the cost of in ground works 

Maintenance bond 

10% of the cost of in ground works 

Non Standard Lighting fee (if applicable) Refer Section 2 -10 

Street Nameplate(s) 

To be installed as part of works 

Street tree contribution 

To be confirmed with Council’s Planning 

Department 

Public open space contribution (and any other planning fees) as per planning 

requirements. 

‣ The following unit development fees are payable prior to the approval of the plans 

Plan checking fee Up to 2 units $49.50 

3 units & over $99.00 



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Memorandum of Consent for Works 

Industrial and Commercial $99.00 

as determined 



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9 APPENDIX A – CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE CROSSINGS 

9.1 Maintenance and Reinstatement 

If it is necessary for Council, or any other Authority, to lay mains or carry out any work, 

necessitating breaking up or trenching, through or under a non-standard crossing, the property 

owner is required to bear any cost over and above that of the reinstatement of a standard 

concrete crossing. 

For a standard crossing, in the above situation, Council or the appropriate Authority will reinstate 

the vehicle crossing at no cost to the property owner. 

The property owner is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of both standard and non 

-standard crossings arising from normal wear and tear. 

9.2 Removal of Existing Paving and Kerb and Channel 

Existing footpaths, considered by Council to be in good order, may be left in tact to form part of the 

vehicle crossing. If the path thickness is less than 150mm at the crossing, the property owner will 

be advised that it is sub-standard. However, the path may be retained on the understanding that 

should this section be damaged, the owner will be held responsible for the cost of reinstatement. 

Where any path is damaged within the cross over, it must be broken out to an existing joint and 

replaced with 150mm thick concrete. 

Where there is no layback, all kerb and channel must be removed to the nearest joint. 

Alternatively, with the approval of Council’s Supervising Officer, the complete kerb and channel may 

be cut through neatly so as to leave no section of kerb and channel less than 1.5m long. Care 

should be taken when breaking out kerb and channel so that the asphalt edge of roadway is not 

damaged. Should roadway damage occur, the property owner would be charged with subsequent 

costs for Council to reinstate. 

Where an existing kerb layback is not used for the crossing, it must be removed and reinstated in 

kerb and channel. 

9.3 Crossing Inspections 

After obtaining a MOC, the work may proceed to the stage where all excavation and formwork is 

set up. At this stage the Contractor must obtain approval from the Construction Supervisor before 

pouring concrete. 24 hours prior notice is required to arrange an inspection. Please call Council’s 

Customer Service Centre on 9490 4222. 

Once all works are completed, arrangements for a final inspection should be made. The 

Construction Supervisor retains the right to order the demolition of the cross over if it does not 

conform to Council’s specifications. 

9.4 Preparation of Sub-Base 

Any filling and the entire sub-base area must be thoroughly compacted using sufficient moisture 

content to obtain a uniformly hard even surface. 

Any soft or spongy areas within the sub-base course will be rejected, as will any areas not showing 

the required minimum depth. 

In summer, the base course should be well watered prior to pouring concrete. 

9.5 Pouring Against Existing Concrete 

All concrete surfaces abutting new concrete should be thoroughly cleaned and watered immediately 

before pouring. 

The poured concrete should be densely compacted. In all instances, surface density should be 

obtained by heavy floating. Construction joints must be straight. The configuration shall conform 

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A first class standard of finishing and jointing is required to give a uniform medium-rough textured 

surface with a steel trowel finish. 

If it is in the opinion of the Construction Supervisor that excessive damage has occurred due to 

rain, footprints, cracking or any other blemishes; he may order the removal of the crossing. 

9.6 Curing of New Concrete 

At temperatures above 25°C the Contractor must keep the concrete moist and green for seven (7) 

days and may use such methods as frequent watering, Polythene, Hessian sheet covering, or damp 

sand. Prematurely dried concrete, showing surface crazing, or shrinkage cracks the Construction 

Supervisor may order the removal of the crossing. 

9.7 Protection of Works 

The contractor must erect sufficient barricades and lighting and carry out such cleaning up of 

debris to fully protect vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Any breach of this requirement will result in 

Council carrying out this work at the contractor's expense. 

9.8 Cleaning of the Site 

On completion of the crossing, the adjacent nature strips shall be neatly trimmed to match new 

crossing and left in a safe condition. All excavation material, broken concrete, formwork etc., shall 

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10 APPENDIX B - CONDITIONS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIL WORKS 

ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENTS 

10.1 The manager, Construction, shall be the Manager, Construction (Rosanna Office) of the 

Banyule City Council, or his representative. 

10.2 All works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and 

no alterations shall be made without the prior approval of the Engineering Services Department. 

10.3 Seven (7) days notice in writing must be given to the Manager, Construction by the 

developer (or his agent) of his intention to commence works on the site. Failure to do so will result 

in the refusal to accept work done without Council’s knowledge and supervision. 

10.4 Prior to Commencement of works the developer shall submit the following information to 

the Manager, Construction 

‣ The program of operations including the probable dates of completion of various 

sections of the work and the various areas where works will be carried on 

simultaneously. 

‣ A 24 hour 7 days a week telephone number for the contractor, the Engineer 

supervising the contractor and the Developer. 

‣ The Developer’s address for the service of notices and the name of the officer in 

charge of the works. 

10.5 Prior to the commencement of works the developer shall lodge with Council a deposit to 

cover the cost of any work carried out by Council under clauses 10.10 and 10.11. The lodging of 

this deposit does not imply any limit on the developers liability and the developer shall be charged 

the actual cost of any works carried out 

10.6 The engineering supervising the contract shall not permit the contractor to carry out work 

outside normal working hours prior to obtaining the permission of the Manager Construction. 

10.7 Any existing construction which is to be removed and which is deemed by the manager 

Construction to be the property of the Council is to be salvaged and delivered free of charge to the 

Council Depot in Waterdale Road if so desired 

10.8 All works shall be adequately protected and lighted for the protection of the general public 

and the developer shall indemnify Council against claims arising from any injury to the public and 

or private property and for all damage to services of public authorities and private persons and any 

injuries arising from such damage resulting from the execution of the works. 

10.9 If at any time the Manager Construction is satisfied that the works have been left in an 

unsafe condition he may forthwith rectify such unsafe condition as he thinks fit and charge the cost 

of this work to the developer. The cost of such work shall include the cost of repairs or 

replacement of any lights barricades signs etc provided by Council and damaged or lost while on 

site. 

10.10 If at any time the Manager Construction is satisfied that any area outside the new 

development has been adversely affected during these works and has not been reinstated to 

original condition he shall notify the developer accordingly. If the necessary reinstatement is not 

carried out within fourteen (14) days of such notice the manager construction may carry out such 

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10.11 The whole of the works shall be carried out in such a way as to cause the least 

inconvenience to residents of the area. 

The developer shall ensure that any specific directions given by the manager construction to 

reduce any such inconvenience caused by dust excess noise blasting, construction work outside 

the area of development, movement of vehicles on existing council roads, discharge of 

stormwater runoff either on to or from the area of the works or any other aspect of the 

construction is promptly complied with. Work on busily trafficked roads is restricted to between 

9:00am and 3:30pm unless satisfactory arrangements for the contrary have been made with the 

Manager Construction. 

10.12 After the works have been completed the developer shall supply Council with one set of 

transparencies of the as constructed plans 

10.13 Prior to the works being taken over by Council the developer shall pay (or cause to be 

paid) to Council any charges made for the following items: - 

‣ Supervision fees as provided for in the subdivision act 

‣ Future planting of street trees by Council 

‣ Any street name signs to be supplied or supplied and erected by Council 

‣ Any STOP signs or other traffic direction signs erected by Council including Line 

marking 

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11 APPENDIX C – STANDARD NOTES 

Where applicable and not covered elsewhere, the following notes are to be included on the 

plans. 

GENERAL 

1 All levels to A.H.D. 

2 All workmanship and materials shall be to the approval of Council’s Construction Supervisor 

3 The Contractor shall take all care to preserve existing trees. 

4 The Contractor shall notify Council 7 days prior to commencement of any works. 

5 The Contractor is responsible for locating existing services and any damage caused to such 

services whether shown on the drawings or not. 

6 All excess spoil is to be disposed of off-site. 

7 The topsoil from cut and fill areas shall be stripped and stockpiled and spread to a minimum 

depth of 75mm over excavated and filled areas. 

8 All works are to be carried out to the standards and specifications of the Banyule City 

Council. 

9 Permanent survey marks are to be located at positions indicated on the plans, or as 

directed by Councils Construction Supervisor or the Supervising Engineer. 

10 Unused dams are to be breached, de-sludged and cleaned out to a firm foundation and 

filled as per note 34. 

11 The Contractor is to make provision for the safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic during 

the currency of works to the satisfaction of Council’s Construction Supervisor according to a 

Council approved Traffic Management Plan. 

12 Any footpaths, driveways, roadways, kerbs, right-of-ways or existing features disturbed, 

broken or affected by the works are to be reinstated to the complete satisfaction of 

Council’s Construction Supervisor. 

13 All concrete is to be saw cut and broken out to nearest joint. 

14 No tree root shall be cut without the specific permission of Council’s Construction 

Supervisor. 

15 All nature strips and disturbed lawn areas within private property to be reinstated with 

topsoil and seeded. 

16 The Contractor is to verify the location of existing services prior to commencing works. 

17 The Contractor is to contact Construction Department on 9457 9888 at least 24 hours prior 

to commencing any works on site to arrange for Council supervision. 

DRAINAGE 

18 All drainage pipes shall be Reinforced Concrete Class 2, or approved alternative and are to 

be laid in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. 

19 Junction pits are to be in accordance with BCC Standard Drawing No. B023. 

20 Side entry pits are to be in accordance with BCC Standard Drawing No. B025. 

21 All trenches under roadways are to be backfilled with 20mm Class 2 F.C.R. compacted in 

150mm layers. 

22 Asphalt pavement joints over trenches in roadways are to be at a width of 150mm greater 

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23 Bedding and backfilling for concrete pipe drains as per Standard Drawing B041. Bedding 

and backfill for other pipe types is to be as per manufacturer’s specifications. 

24 All easements are drainage and sewerage easements and are 3 metres wide unless shown 

otherwise. 

25 Property inlets are to be located 1.0m from side or rear boundaries unless shown otherwise. 

26 House drains are to be located as shown on plans, generally 6.0m from low side 

boundaries. Location of drains to be marked on the kerb and channel and end of pipe to be 

capped. 

27 All pipe centre-lines within allotments are to be offset one metre from the title boundary 

unless shown otherwise. 

28 All lots are to fall at a minimum grade of 1 in 150 to drainage outlet. 

29 The floors of all drainage pits shall be shaped as per the standard drawings to ensure good 

streamlining and correctly sloped to move debris into the stream. 

30 Trenches shall be water compacted as directed by Council’s Supervising Engineer. 

31 All existing house drains terminating within an easement or kerb and channel along the 

alignment of the new outfall drain shall be connected to the outfall drain. 

ROADWORKS 

32 65mm diameter ‘Agroflex’ AG drain to be installed directly under all kerbing, with 14mm 

screenings. 

33 Unless otherwise noted all vegetation shall be stripped to a minimum depth of 150mm 

under all pavements and fill areas. 

34 All filling shall be of approved material compacted in 150mm layers to 95% A.S. modified 

compaction. 

35 All concrete to have 25 MPa strength at 28 days. 

36 All cross road service conduits to be laid at a minimum grade of 1 in 100 and extend 0.30m 

behind the kerb, and must accord with the relevant authorities requirements. 

Conduits are to be located in the positions shown on the plan or as close as practicable. 

Both ends of the conduit are to be capped and their location and purpose marked on the 

kerb and channel. 

37 Fire hydrant locations are to be clearly marked on site in accordance with relevant 

Australian Standard. 

38 Concrete vehicular crossings shall be provided to each allotment as directed by Councils 

Construction Supervisor. Crossings are to be 150mm deep, reinforced with F72 mesh. 

39 Where SM2 rollover kerb is used, a 30mm layback (from top of kerb) is to be provided at 

vehicle crossings. 

40 Vehicular access shall be provided to all allotments at a grade no greater than 1 in 6. 

RESERVES 

41 Provide gas, water and electricity conduits to serve all Council reserves as required and 

provide water conduit and service. 

42 Provide vehicular access to Council Reserves located in the subdivision, including a vehicular 

crossing and if necessary a concrete ramp of maximum grade 1 in 6 into the reserve. 

43 All Reserves are to be cleared of debris, old fences, sheds, stumps, blackberries, noxious 

weeds etc., and the Reserve levelled and top-dressed all to the satisfaction of Council’s 

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44 A Memorandum of Consent for Works is to be obtained from Council for works within an 

existing easement, drainage reserve or road reservation. 

45 Footpaths within Reserves must be constructed with 100mm thick concrete reinforced with 

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13 APPENDIX E – STANDARD DRAWINGS 

Drg No Description 

Kerb and Channel 

B001 Kerb Profiles 

B002 Former Heidelberg Eltham and Diamond Valley Profiles 

B003 Open Invert Channels 

B004 Pitcher Kerbs 

B005 Two Pitcher Tray Kerb & Channel at Crossing 

B006 House Drain Kerb Adaptors 

B021 

B022 

B023 

B024 

B025 

B026 

B027 

B028 

B029 

B030 

Pit Details 

Step Irons 

Pit Covers 

Junction Pit 

Precast Lintels for SEP's 

Side Entry Pit – B Type Kerb 

Side Entry Pit – SM Type Kerb 

Grated Side Entry Pit 

Extended Throat Side Entry Pit 

Footpath Grated Pit 

Combination Grate and Side Entry Pit 

B041 

B042 

B043 

B044 

B045 

Drainage Details 

Bedding & Backfilling for Concrete Pipe Drains 

Anchor Block 

Sub-Surface Drain and Service Conduit Details 

House Drain Connections 

Property Gully Inlet 

Crossings 

B051 Vehicle Crossing 

B052 Pam Crossing 

RDN 9-15 VicRoads – Guidelines for the placement of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators 

B061 

B062 

Retaining Walls 

Low side Stone Retaining Wall 

High Side Stone Retaining Wall 

Miscellaneous 

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