If you rent or own a home in Whitehorse, you must ensure that any footpaths that adjoin your property are free of obstructions to pedestrians and traffic.

Clearing obstructions ensures the path is clear for all users including people with specific access needs, such as prams and wheelchairs, and will ensure safety for pedestrians and traffic. These obstructions include vegetation such as trees, shrubs and ground covering.

Council asks residents to ensure that trees, shrubs and ground coverings are pruned back to the property line and to a minimum of 2.5 metres from the footpath and the naturestrip.

If you see a property that has overhanging vegetation, please contact Council's Community Laws Department on 9262 6333.