Under the City of Ballarat’s Road Management Plan, property owners have an obligation to maintain the nature strip bordering their property.
Grass is the preferred surface as it is drought tolerant, contributes greenery to the streetscape, is permeable to rainwater, enables access to underground services with minimal lasting surface disruption and provides overflow space for constructed footpaths and unconstructed pedestrian areas alike.
Soft-limbed ground cover plants that do not pose a risk to the public or environment are also permissible.
Refer to agriculture.vic.gov.au for a list of weeds which must not be planted.
Maintenance tasks may include mowing, watering, re-levelling, or planting grass/ground cover.
Street trees are not to be planted or pruned by the public. Please contact the City of Ballarat about street tree planting and maintenance.
As per Victoria’s Road Safety Road Rules 2017, cars are not to be parked on nature strips. Fines may apply and vehicle owners held liable for any damage.