Development Roadworks Security Deposit

Bonds and Damage Security Deposits

A development consent or roadworks activity may require a refundable bond to be paid to council. 

Council uses the bond to rectify (fix) any damage to council assets and/or the environment as a result development work. 

A security deposit relating to a Development Application, or an Engineering Application is determined by Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. 

Types of applications that have a bond paid before works start are:  

  • Development Applications: The bond is paid before a Construction Certificate issued
  • Complying Development Applications: Council recommends that the developer take photographs of all pre-existing damage to Council infrastructure showing the front of the development site and keep this record till the bond is refunded. Failure to provide evidence of pre-existing damage will result in the applicant being responsible for rectification of any damage.
  • Local Government Applications (ie. s68)
  • Roads Act Applications

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Page last updated: 01 Sep 2023