This document explains what the proposed differential rates are for 2024-25.
Restrictions apply to burning in Cockburn. Rural landowners must apply for a permit to burn.
A water wise verge saves precious water and increases biodiversity and habitat, whilst providing shade to pedestrians and decreasing urban heat. The City of Cockburn supports improvements made to verges that incorporate Water wise planting and practices through this rebate program. The City of Cockburn is offering residential property owners a rebate of up to $250 plus the giveaways for water wise verges planted between 1 April 2024 and 30 September 2024. The rebate amount is dependent on size of the verge. All water wise verge rebates applications are subject to availability of funds, at the time of submission. Please retain all your receipts which will need to be submitted in the rebate form at the end of your project. Successful applicants must comply with the criteria below to be considered:
The first 80 applicants will be eligible for these free soil additives:
Application process may take up to 4 weeks
City of Cockburn Guidelines relating to landscaping on verges:
Please download this template, draw your proposed landscaping and attach it to this form complete with images of your existing verge.