Infrastructure damage security bond

An infrastructure damage security bond and inspection fee applies for:

  • Development applications where the cost of works is greater than $10,000.

  • Complying development certificates where the cost of works is greater than $25,000.

Council will carry out an inspection before building work starts and also undertake a final inspection upon completion of the works.

Purpose of the bond

  • That any damage to Council property as a result of construction activity is rectified in a timely manner.
  • All work or activity undertaken pursuant to this complying development certificate must be undertaken in a manner to avoid damage to Council property and must not jeopardise the safety of any person using or occupying the adjacent public areas.
  • The applicant, builder or any person acting in reliance on this certificate shall be responsible for making good any damage to Council property and for the removal from Council property of any waste bin, building materials, sediment, silt or any other material or article.
  • The infrastructure damage security bond and infrastructure inspection fee must be paid to Council prior to commencement of any demolition, earthworks or construction.
  • In consideration of payment of the infrastructure damage security bond and infrastructure inspection fee, Council will undertake such inspections of Council property as Council considers necessary as a consequence of the development. The provision of such restoration work by the Council does not absolve any person of the responsibilities. Restoration work undertaken by Council will be limited to work that can be undertaken at a cost not more than the infrastructure damage security bond payable pursuant to this obligation. 

Payment of the bond

Bonds can be paid by cash, card or cheque or online. You are required to complete a Bond Lodgement Form(PDF, 436KB) when making payment so the bond can be created/receipted (and refunded) to the correct applicant. 

To make a payment contact the Council's customer service center on 9424 0000 so the correct charges can be applied.

Release of the bond

Once a final occupation certificate is received, Council will undertake a final inspection of Council’s infrastructure and release the bond if there is no damage.

For development of more than two dwellings there is a 6-month holding period, after which you may request Council to return any bond monies. 

If there is damage to Council property, the bond will not be released until the damage has been rectified to Council’s satisfaction. 

In this context:

  • ‘Council property’ includes any road, footway, footpath paving, kerbing, guttering, crossings, street furniture, seats, litter bins, trees, shrubs, lawns, mounds, bushland and similar structures or features on any road or public road within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) or any public place
  • ‘Infrastructure damage security bond and inspection fee’ means the infrastructure damage security bond and infrastructure inspection fee as calculated in accordance with the Schedule of Fees and Charges adopted by Council at the date of payment. 

Updating bond refund information

Should the refund details for your bond change, you will be required to complete an Update to Bond Refund Details Form(PDF, 999KB) to change the refund payee details.

Fees and charges

The inspection fee and bond payable is calculated according to nominated cost of work in your approved application as per Council’s Fees & Charges.

Enquiries

If you have a query please contact Council here.

 

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