PVC Fencing
East Side.
0870
Older eastern Alice Springs suburb across the Todd, where tighter lots and mature gardens meet the same extreme desert UV.
East Side
East Side lies across the Todd River on the eastern edge of central Alice Springs, one of the town's older established areas. Its streets carry a mix of post-war cottages and 1960s and 1970s homes on lots that are tighter than the newer western suburbs, with mature gardens and established trees that have grown in over decades. Those tighter boundaries put side fences close to the dwelling, and many runs are shared between neighbouring blocks. The Red Centre climate still rules every choice: extreme summer heat and an intense UV load that chalks paint and greys timber within a few seasons. UV-stabilised PVC holds its white finish through that radiation without a repaint cycle, and its identical two-sided face suits the close shared boundaries that define East Side's older streets.
East Side streetscape
How East Side fences.
Housing stock
East Side is an older eastern suburb of post-war cottages and 1960s and 1970s homes on tighter lots than the newer western suburbs. Mature gardens and established trees have grown in over decades, and side boundaries often sit close to the dwelling on the more compact blocks.
Across the Todd
Sitting east of the Todd River on the edge of the town centre, East Side mixes established canopy with open street frontages. Where a boundary catches the afternoon sun without tree cover it takes the full Central Australian UV load, which is what punishes painted timber and metal finishes here.
Heat and colourfastness
Summer days routinely exceed 40 degrees, and a fence in direct sun reaches extreme surface heat. Timber checks and greys and paint chalks within a few seasons. UV-stabilised PVC is engineered to hold its colour in this band, which is why white PVC has become the common replacement on East Side's older boundaries.
The common job
A frequent East Side scenario is an older cottage replacing a close, sun-damaged timber side fence shared with a neighbouring block, where the run sits near both dwellings and needs a clean face to both yards. The Ascot full privacy panel suits this because it shows the same finished white face on both sides of the boundary.
PVC fencing considerations for East Side
Approvals & heights
In the Alice Springs Town Council area a dividing fence of standard height on side and rear boundaries generally needs no permit. On East Side's tighter older lots it is worth confirming that a side boundary close to the dwelling suits the streetscape, and any unusually tall or front-boundary structure should be checked with the council first.
Cost-sharing
Cost-sharing and notice between neighbours are governed by the Fences Act 1972 (NT). Adjoining owners share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence, which matters on East Side's close shared boundaries, so serve a fencing notice with quotes before committing. PVC suits this because both faces are identical, removing the argument over which side gets the rail face.
UV colourfastness
The key material consideration in East Side is holding colour under extreme UV, particularly on boundaries that fall outside the established canopy. Our PVC is UV-stabilised for Australian conditions and resists the fading and chalking that affect painted timber and metal in the desert. White stays colourfast on the exposed runs.
Pool safety
Pool fencing in East Side must comply with AS 1926.1, including the 100mm climbable-gap rule and the non-climbable zone around the barrier. The Ascot full privacy panel can serve as a compliant pool barrier provided the non-climbable zone is preserved around adjacent landscaping or furniture.
The Collection
Five ranges, delivered to East Side.
Every PVC fencing range is available in East Side — supply only, or supply and install. Every price includes GST.
Henley
Picket Fencing
From $166.54 per set
From $166.54 per set
Oxford
Semi-Privacy Fencing
From $266.46 per set
From $266.46 per set
Eton
Closed-Top Fencing
From $273.11 per set
From $273.11 per set
Ascot
Full Privacy Fencing
From $254.54 per set
From $254.54 per set
Cotswold
Horse & Farm Fencing
From $92.05 per set
From $92.05 per set
Delivery
Delivered to East Side.
We deliver PVC fencing to East Side and every other Alice Springs suburb. Each order is palletised for safe transit and needs someone on site to receive it.
- Estimated delivery
- 14-18 business days via palletised freight
Pricing
Pricing for East Side.
Prices are identical across every Alice Springs suburb — there is no location surcharge for East Side. What you see online is what you pay, GST included.
Questions
PVC fencing East Side, answered.
- We share a close side fence with a neighbour in East Side. Who pays?
- Under the Fences Act 1972 (NT), adjoining owners share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence. On East Side's tighter older lots, where a side boundary often sits close to both dwellings, the same rule applies: serve a fencing notice with quotes on your neighbour before ordering so the cost-sharing is agreed. PVC suits this situation because both faces are identical, which removes the common dispute about which side gets the rail face when a run sits near both houses.
- Does desert UV still damage a fence under mature East Side trees?
- It depends on the boundary. East Side has established canopy, and a fence shaded most of the day takes much less UV. But many side and rear runs still fall in full afternoon sun, and on those the Central Australian UV load chalks paint and greys timber within a few seasons just as it does on the open western suburbs. UV-stabilised PVC holds its white finish on the exposed runs and is unaffected on the shaded ones, so it suits the mixed sun-and-shade pattern across the suburb.
- Do I need council approval for a fence in East Side?
- Usually not. In the Alice Springs Town Council area a dividing fence of standard height on side and rear boundaries generally needs no permit. On the tighter older lots common in East Side, keep a side fence close to the dwelling at a sensible height and in keeping with the streetscape. If you are planning something unusually tall or a solid front structure, check with the council first. Cost-sharing with a neighbour on a close shared boundary is dealt with under the Fences Act 1972 (NT).
- Can I get PVC fencing delivered and installed in East Side?
- Yes. We deliver to East Side and all Alice Springs suburbs on palletised freight, typically within 14 to 18 business days. The Red Centre is our most remote run, so the window is longer than our coastal timeframes, but it is fully tracked, and our national installer network covers the town. On the tighter East Side lots, tick the installation option on your quote for a supply-and-install price that accounts for the close access.
- What PVC fence suits a tight East Side block?
- For the tighter rear yards typical of East Side cottages, the Ascot full privacy range at standard height gives complete screening and presents the same clean white face to both sides of a close shared boundary. Where you want light and air into a small yard, the Oxford semi-privacy range lets the breeze through while still screening the space. Both install as discrete panel modules, which suits the close access common on these older eastern lots.
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