Pigeon Mitigation_Round two

The City of Holdfast Bay Pigeon Mitigation grants program assists owners and/or tenants of buildings within the City to control and manage the impacts nuisance pigeons.

Enquiries can initially be directed to Community Safety Administration on 8229 9999 or email business@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Applications can be made by building owners, landlords and tenants (with the owner's/landlord/s approval)

• Proofing and deterrents (eg. netting, wire coils or spikes)
• Repairs/upgrades to roof access where pigeons are able to reside
• Audio scare devices 

The following are excluded:

• Baiting
• Shooting 

• Must be on the electronic form provided by Council (unless a request for hard copy version)
• must be by the building owner(s), landlord or by a tenant with the approval of the building owner(s)
• must include a full description of the type of work to be done
• information submitted to include;
  • written quotations from appropriate contractors
  • cost estimate of all work to be done specifically identifying the components for which assistance is sough
  • photographs of the area of concern

Round Two: July 2023 - April 2024 (while funds are available)

Depending on demand for assistance and funds available, a maximum of up to $500 is available. 

• Decisions to be made by Community Safety Administration within 4 weeks of receiving applications, excluding any delay while additional information is sought and provided
• Relevant staff are authorised to determine recipients of grant assistance
• Work must be completed within six (6) months from notification of successful application 

Applications are vetted against the following criteria:

• Quality and effectiveness of proposed works
• Value for money
• Ability to complete the works within the nominated time frame
• Commitment to sign a schedule agreement that details and outlines each parties obligations.

Payment will only be made as a reimbursement of building owner(s), landlord(s) or tenant(s) expenditure after full documentation is received.  This includes written notification that works are completed, receipts and photos as evidence of works.

Council will inspect the completed work components before making payment.

• Is primarily the building owner(s) responsibility and will be assessed by Council at the conclusion of the work before payment is made
• Council to be advised at the stages of contract acceptance, work commencement, other milestones nominated by Council (dependent on the nature of the work) and completion 
• Advise to Council at the above-mentioned stages does not oblige Council to undertake an inspection of the work at that stage
• Any inspection or site visit by Council representatives will not constitute an inspection for the purposes of Council's Development Act responsibilities and Council will not warrant the workmanship or other qualities of the work as a result of any inspection or visit.

Council has the right to arrange photographs, video recording or similar of the building prior to work, while work is in progress and/or at completion, for the purpose of showcasing the work on its website and/or other publications. 

• Council will accept no liability in any respect for any claim or damage of any form which may result from the work
• It shall be the building owner(s) obligation to hold current and appropriate insurance cover
• While Council will provide the financial assistance as agreed, the building owner(s) will have full responsibility for all acts and failures to act by any party in relation to design, documentation, contract(s) or the work on site