The Draft Bonds Policy explains how Council applies financial bonds to development works on public land or infrastructure that will become Council-managed assets.

Bonds are used to manage risks associated with incomplete works, defects, or potential damage to public infrastructure.

The policy:

• Protects public spaces and infrastructure
• Ensures new works meet required standards
• Sets clear and fair requirements for developers

Council’s existing Bonds Policy was adopted in 2020 and is due for review.

The updated draft policy improves clarity, fairness, and Council’s ability to manage risks and protect public assets during development. It:

• Clarifies when and how bonds are required for development works
• Sets fairer bond amounts for smaller projects
• Provides clearer defects and liability provisions
• Removes the rolling developer bond
• Strengthens Council’s ability to use bonds if required

The draft Bonds Policy is on public exhibition from Monday 23 February to Monday 23 March 2026. Documentation may be viewed:

1. In the electronic Document Library on this page
2. At Council’s Customer Service Counter, Civic Centre, 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577, between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday
3. Councils Libraries

Feedback can be provided through:

1. Completing an Online Submission Form (below)
2. Emailing it directly to mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au
3. Hand writing your submission and delivering it to Council's Civic Centre located at 68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577
4. Posting your submission to Wingecarribee Shire Council, PO Box 141, Moss Vale NSW 2577

Only written submissions will be considered and these must be received by Council before 4.30pm Monday 23 March 2026. Please note that any submissions received may be included in the final report to Council.