Naturestrips

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Nature strips are an important part of Brimbank’s urban environment. They contribute significantly to neighbourhood character, enhance local streetscapes and environmental values. A nature strip is the public space between the property boundary, footpath and the roadside kerb and driveway.

A nature strip in Brimbank is general mown grass with planted street trees in the centre. It can also be modified to include more landscaped treatments, other than mown grass. Nature strips commonly house important underground services such as gas, water, electricity and communications. Nature strips are important for traffic and pedestrian safety as they provide greater visibility, especially at intersections and corners.

Whose responsibility is it to maintain the naturestrip?

Residents and property owners are encouraged to care for their naturestrip area, the accepted custom is for residents to maintain the nature strip abutting their property in conjunction with their other lawn areas. 

It is a Council’s responsibility to maintain the ‘local road reserve’ (building line to building line including nature strip). 

My naturestrip is uneven

Our Parks Services Unit can help with the condition of your nature strip this can include a soil top up and some spreading of seeds.

Log a service request here or contact us on 03 9249 4000.

Roadside and Median Strips

VicRoads Asset Maintenance Update

From March 17, 2025, VicRoads will take over median strip maintenance on their roads, including:

  • Mowing & litter removal
  • Edging & weed control
  • Garden bed & tree management

The Department of Transport (DOT) will manage median strips on their roads, while Council will continue maintaining roadside nature strips.

VicRoads remains responsible for major roads like the Western Ring Road and Calder Freeway, plus road surfaces, drains, signage, and debris removal.

For requests, contact VicRoads at 13 11 70 or visit VicRoads Website.

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Are you allowed to park on the naturestrip?

The Road Safety Road Rules 2017 prohibits parking on the naturestrip, as such, Authorised Officers may issue an infringement to a vehicle parked on the Naturestrip.

For further information refer- Parking in Brimbank.

Contact us

If you have any questions about naturestrips, you can reach us by email or 03 9249 4000.

Last updated: 27 March 2025 - 2:36pm
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