Council guide · Driveways
Driveway crossovers on the Gold Coast
By Nathan Carter, owner, Gold Coast Concrete Services. Reviewed October 2026.
Quick answer
A driveway crossover is the section of driveway between your property boundary and the road, crossing the council verge and kerb. Because it is on council land, building, widening or replacing a crossover on the Gold Coast needs City of Gold Coast approval, and it must be built to council's standard drawings. Gold Coast Concrete Services handles the application and builds the crossover with your driveway.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Site measure | We check the kerb, footpath, services and levels |
| Application | We apply to City of Gold Coast for the work |
| Approval | Council confirms the location, width and any conditions |
| Construction | Kerb cut or modified, base, formwork and pour to council drawings |
| Handover | Verge tidied and the crossover is ready to drive on |
What counts as a crossover
The crossover runs from your front boundary to the edge of the road. It usually includes a modified kerb, a section through the footpath if there is one, and the slope across the verge.
It is built and paid for by the property owner, but it sits on council land, so the city sets the rules for how it is built.
Why approval is needed
Council needs to keep footpaths safe and even for pedestrians, protect underground services, keep stormwater flowing along the kerb, and make sure sight lines are clear for drivers. Their standard drawings set widths, slopes, thickness and how the kerb is treated.
The specific requirements can change, so we confirm the current City of Gold Coast process for your address at the site measure.
Things that affect your crossover
Several things are checked before a crossover is approved and built:
- Distance from street trees, power poles, pits and stormwater inlets
- Existing footpath and how it joins the crossover
- Kerb type and whether it needs to be cut or replaced
- Width allowed for your type of property
- Slope from the road to your boundary
Building it with your driveway
It is usually best to build the crossover at the same time as a new driveway. The levels join smoothly, the finish matches and there is only one round of formwork and concrete trucks.
Council may limit the finish you can use on the verge, so some crossovers are plain concrete even when the driveway is decorative. We explain this when we quote.
Common questions
Do I need approval to replace an existing crossover?
Usually yes. Replacing, widening or moving a crossover is work on council land, so it needs approval.
Can my crossover be exposed aggregate or coloured?
It depends on council requirements for your street. Some allow decorative finishes, others require plain concrete. We confirm this before we quote.
Who is responsible for maintaining the crossover?
Property owners are generally responsible for their driveway crossover. If it is cracked or a trip hazard, it is worth repairing.
Does the crossover delay my driveway?
Approval adds some lead time. We apply early so the crossover can be poured with the rest of the driveway.
More on driveways
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- Exposed aggregate vs plain concrete
- Concrete vs pavers for a driveway
- How thick should a concrete driveway be?
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