Will council contribute to fence?

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  1. Frosty123

    Frosty123 Well-Known Member

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    Hi all,

    It's a long shot, but has anyone ever heard of council chipping in for the replacement of a fence?
    I have a back fence on a property in Ferntree Gully (Knox City Council) in Victoria which has almost fallen down.

    The fence is not shared with another neighbor, but rather a court behind it.
    Has anyone ever heard of council paying anything towards this sort of thing?

    Thanks
     
    Frosty123, 20th Feb, 2019
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  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    From previous interactions (in NSW), Council will pay for fences on operational land (eg carparks) but not on roadways (eg side boundary fences).
     
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  3. Lil Skater

    Lil Skater Well-Known Member

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    I've had it for both ways to be honest, I think it depends on what it on the land and also who is working on the day they look at it.

    Can't hurt but to try.

    I'd contact the council and ask for ownership details, sometimes you'll find it is in fact privately owned.
     
    Lil Skater, 20th Feb, 2019
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