Your Council preferred vehicle crossing specialists
Experts in Council-Compliant Crossings
We specialise in vehicle crossings tailored to meet residential, commercial, and rural needs. With a strong track record across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri, our team ensures full compliance with Council regulations, from initial planning and traffic management to final sign-off.
Contact us >When you want the installation of your new vehicle crossing to go smoothly talk to us.
Building vehicle crossings is a simple job, but a complex process, with many potentially very costly pitfalls for the inexperienced.
We do scores of vehicle crossings every year all over Christchurch, Waimakariri and Selwyn, and we have the process of getting Council approval and sign-off down to a fine art.
As a preferred Council contractor we enjoy open lines of communication with Council staff, which means we can take all the hassle off your plate and package up the whole job so it’s easy and stress-free.
Why you must use experienced professionals for your vehicle crossing
Complying with the rules for planning, construction, and approval for vehicle crossings takes detailed knowledge of Council regulations, which are all slightly different in the three juristictions we work in. Everything has to be in place and fully compliant before the job starts.
Factors that must be considered include the location of the nearest crossings, distance from a corner, trees, power and light poles, and stormwater drains.
We also need to submit and receive approval of a traffic management plan and a corridor access request.
Failure to follow Council rules to the absolute letter could result in you having to rip the crossing out and start all over again – effectively doubling its cost! But work with Austin Contracting and you can rest assured that the job will go as planned with no surprises.
New and modified vehicle crossings
We build new vehicle crossings for every type of property – new and existing houses, commercial and rural properties, subdivisions, and public works.
Modified vehicle crossings include widening or relocating an existing crossing, re-profiling crossings for the modern low-profile kerbs, and adding extra bridgeblocks to widen crossings over deep gutters.
Proven quality and durability
We key our vehicle crossings into the roadway with rubberised bandaging, which creates a permanent, highly wear-resistant bond between the old and new surfacing material.
There are thousands of Austin Contracting vehicle crossings throughout Canterbury that are testiment to the quality of our work – and we’d love to do the same for you.
Choose Austin Contracting for all your vehicle crossing needs. Whether it’s installing a new vehicle crossing, upgrading an existing one, or ensuring it meets council standards, we’re here to get the job done right. Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and experience the difference of working with seasoned professionals who deliver quality, safety, and efficiency every step of the way.