At a glance:

• Maintenance

• New footpaths

• Reinstatement

Maintenance

Enquiries relating to general maintenance of footpaths, such as potholes, rough surface, lifted or broken slabs, dislodged or loose bricks, and weeds growing through paths, should be referred to the Infrastructure Operations Unit on (03) 5227 0530.

Enquiries relating to footpaths with extensive damage over long lengths should be referred to Engineering Services on (03) 5227 0356.

New footpaths

If the footpath has been damaged by Builders/Contractors refer your enquiry to Subdivision's Unit on (03) 5227 0427 as this relates to Building Site Access.

Enquires relating to the provision of new footpaths where there is none should be referred to Infrastructure - Engineering Services on (03) 5227 0356.

Reinstatement

Prior to any footpath being cut, lifted or removed by a privately engaged contractor or by a resident, a site-specific road-opening permit must be obtained either from one of the Customer Service Centre's or the Subdivisions department located in the Myers Street Offices.

Council will reinstate the footpath upon notification that the works have been completed however, any queries or concerns relating to footpaths requiring reinstatement should be directed to Infrastructure Operations by phoning (03) 5227 0530.