Council cuts residential verges from late winter to early summer and depending on seasonal factors.
Verge mowing cycles up to 31 December 2023:
- 1 cut between 3 July and 29 August
- 1 cut between 1 September and 10 October
- 1 cut between 11 October and 20 November
- 1 cut between 21 November and 29 December - refer to verge mowing schedule for exact dates per suburb.
Council also cuts roadside verges to address fire risks and line of site obstructions for motorists at the end of spring. Additional cutting outside of this program is only undertaken in cases where high growth creates risks for traffic or pedestrians. Cut grass is not collected but left on the verge.
Council liaises with Department for Infrastructure and Transport, who are responsible for cutting grass on median strips along main roads.
Department for Infrastructure and Transport - median strip mowing program up to December 2023:
- North East Road – week of 2 October (completed) and 27 November 2023 (completed)
- Hancock Road – week of 2 October (completed) and 27 November 2023 (completed)
- Golden Grove Road – week of 9 October (completed) and 27 November 2023
- Grand Junction Road - week of 9 October (completed) and 4 December 2023
- Lower North East Road – week of 2 October (completed) and 4 December 2023
- Montague Road – week of 9 October (completed) and 4 December 2023
- McIntyre Road – week of 9 October (completed) and 27 November 2023
Use the map below to find verge mowing scheduled for your area.
- Type an address in the search field to navigate to your address. Click on the overlay-colour to see scheduled monthly verge mowing in your area.
- The dates below may vary subject to weather conditions.