Footpaths

A footpath is an area open to the public that is designated for, or is intended for use by, pedestrians. This includes concrete paths, bitumen paths, grass verges, and shared paths where walking is a primary use. 

Pathways provide safe and accessible routes for pedestrians, connecting communities and encouraging active travel.

Footpath maintenance 

Council conducts regular inspections across our active travel network to ensure our footpaths remain safe and accessible.

Mowing grass verges

We rely on property owners to maintain the footpaths adjacent to their property. This includes mowing and trimming foliage on private property so it does not hang over the boundary and cause a hazard.

Council will only mow residential footpaths where there is a health and safety issue or to maintain drainage.

Report damage to footpaths

Council will attend and repair damage to any footpath, for example, grassed, concrete or asphalt, as well as associated infrastructure, for example, bollards.

If you see damage or would like to request footpath maintenance, contact Council or use the Snap Send Solve app. Download the app.

Safety hazards

Footpath access must not be blocked in any way that affects pedestrians or cyclists. This means you cannot park, rope or barricade across a footpath.

Residents must store soil, building materials, rock or other materials on private property.

Footpath closures

Council approval is needed to partially close a footpath to carry out works. You will need to comply with safety requirements and complete the work within the allowed timeframe.

To apply for approval, complete and submit an Alteration of land application(PDF, 878KB).

To report a hazard or obstruction, contact Council.