On this page you can find out everything you need to know about verge bonds, including an explanation of what it is, what it covers, how much it is, and how to apply for a refund.
Verge Bonds
A verge bond is a bond held by us to ensure that any damage caused to City verge infrastructure during construction or demolition works is rectified to pre-works condition at completion of the project.
A verge bond is required for:
- All demolitions works
- All swimming pool installations/removal
- Residential and commercial building construction work valued at over $20,000
What ‘Verge Infrastructure’ Includes
Verge infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Kerbs
- Footpaths
- Signage
- Road surface and pavement
- Drainage infrastructure
- Other utility provider assets
Reinstating the verge to pre-works condition also includes:
- Removal of redundant crossovers and completion of associated reinstatements
- Ensuring the verge is neat, tidy and levels are unaltered (refer to the City’s Verge Treatment Policy for details)
Verge Bond Cost and Fees
A verge bond is $1,900. An additional non-refundable inspection fee of $100 applies.
The property owner or builder is required to pay both the verge bond and the inspection fee at the time of lodging an application for a building permit (for applications where a verge bond is needed).
Our technical services and building teams will take photos and document the condition of the verge infrastructure prior to the commencement of works or construction, and conduct an inspection prior to release of the bond.
How to Apply for a Verge Bond Refund
The bond payer (property owner or builder) is responsible for submitting a BA7 - Notice of Completion form upon completion of all works, in accordance with Section 33 of the Building Act 2011 (WA). This must be submitted before we can process an application for a verge bond refund.
You can apply for a verge bond refund:
Once we have received your verge bond refund application form, we will carry out an inspection. This inspection will only be conducted when all the building construction/demolition and associated works (including verge clean-up) are completed.
The bond can only be refunded to the original payer of the bond, following inspection and approval that the verge has been returned to pre-works condition.
Frequently Asked Questions