Damages and Requests for Compensation by Council

If a person seeks compensation due to damages relating to a council asset like uneven footpath, faulty park equipment, council road pothole, missing council drain lid etc.

 

Person initially seeking compensation

CSO:

  • Complete a report first as the issue needs to be fixed or made safe
  • Add a note to the report advising that a request for compensation is expected to follow.
  • Advise the customer to put their request for compensation in writing by:
    - email to council@cgd.vic.gov.au
    - write a letter and mail to the Council Postal Address (PO Box 200, Dandeonong 3175
    - drop of letter to Council Customer Service offices 
  • All correspondence be addressed to Risk Management.

Follow up claims for damages - already submitted

If the customer is following up on the written correspondence they sent to Council but have not heard back.

CSO

  •  Risk Management Consultant - Matthew LeCouteur, if busy or no answer email risk@cgd.vic.gov.au