Damage Deposit and Damage Reports

Application Form

Driveway and Footpath Pre-Commencement Damage Report

Often a Damage Deposit and/or Damage Report Form will be required to be submitted to Council prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate as a condition of development consent.

Damage Report

The Driveway and Footpath Pre-Commencement Damage Report is required for the evaluation of the existing condition of the road reserve and must be filled out and signed by the Applicant and approved by Council.  This Form will be used to assist Council in determining the refund of any damage deposits and if any repairs are necessary.  If an approved Damage Report Form is not provided, Council at its discretion shall carry out an independent evaluation of the condition of the road reserve and any damages found will be rectified at the Applicant’s cost.

You will not be penalised for any pre-existing damage that is shown on the Driveway and Footpath Pre-Commencement Damage Report.

Damage Deposit

The Damage Deposit is a bond that is held by Council during construction stage in case any damage occurs to council land, including the footpath crossover, kerb or gutter.  This deposit is refunded upon completion of works, at Final Occupation Certificate stage. If no damage has occurred to Council land during construction, the deposit will be refunded in full, any costs associated with works necessary to be carried out, such as to rectify damages caused by the development, shall be deducted from the Damage Deposit.

Refund of Damage Deposit

If Council is the PCA, Council will carry out a footpath inspection after the final inspection and occupation certificate has been issued to determine if any damage has been done during the construction works.  If an Accredited Private Certifier is the PCA, Council will carry out a footpath inspection after the occupation certificate has been received by Council.