Work » Infrastructure » Road Maintenance
Council has responsibility for 508km of sealed roads; 1 930km of gravel/earth roads, varying from major roads to minor access tracks; 71 bridges and major culverts; 144km of kerb and channel; and 74km of footpaths.
Council's Technical Services unit carries out all maintenance on the sealed local road network throughout the shire.
If you wish to report a road maintenance issue or wish to discuss any other matter regarding sealed road maintenance please do not hesitate to contact the Technical Services unit on (03) 5450 9333.
Council's Technical Services unit currently maintains some 508km of sealed local roads. Maintenance includes patching, shoulder works, regulation and reconstruction.
Council annually undertakes rehabilitation works of approximately 5km of sealed road. Works include pavement strengthening, pavement widening, rut regulation, and shoulder works.
Council annually carries out resealing of approximately 8% - 10% of the sealed road network. Resealing old pavements prevents moisture from entering the pavement and causing failures such as potholes.