Development damage to Council infrastructure
Development damage to Council infrastructure
If you notice damage to a Council asset caused by activity from a building site, you can report it to Council for investigation.
Last updated on: 01 April 2026
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In New South Wales, developers are generally responsible for repairing any damage to Council infrastructure caused by their development activities.
If you witness damage caused to a Council asset such as a road, gutter, footpath, nature strip, or other Council owned property, caused by workers or activity from a building site, you can report it to Council for investigation.
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Council will only investigate incidents where damage is to public property. If you experience damage to your property from a building site, you will need to raise the issue with the certifier or the building site manager.
If you are unable to obtain the contact details for the certifier, you can raise a request under Building works enquiry to obtain the name of the certifier appointed to the development.
Submit a request
To request an inspection of suspected damage to Council infrastructure caused by a development site, please use the link below.
Please note: You are encouraged to provide your contact details so Council can follow up if further information is required. Requests without sufficient information may limit Council's ability to investigate.
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