Repairs to flood-damaged roads completed

Published on 01 July 2025

The Gannawarra’s recovery from the 2022 floods has reached a key milestone, with repairs to all Gannawarra Shire Council-managed roads completed.

Work has occurred since late 2022 to repair the more than 600 kilometres of Council-managed roads damaged during major flooding along the Avoca and Loddon rivers, Pyramid Creek and their tributaries.

“Council thanks residents and motorists for their understanding as these works occurred throughout the municipality,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“These works were funded thanks to joint Commonwealth and State Government-funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements; however, like many of the municipalities impacted by the 2022 floods, receiving State Government approval for repairs delayed our ability to roll out these works.

“Now these works are complete, residents and motorists will be able to travel to and from their properties via the quickest way possible, as well as provide greater connections between farming enterprises and services.”

Contractors completed the repairs to sealed and unsealed roads along with a number of culverts across the municipality that were damaged as a result of the flood event.

Meanwhile, Council continues to advocate for improvements along Regional Roads Victoria-managed roads in the municipality. These include the Loddon Valley Highway (B260), Murray Valley Highway (B400) and other local roads identified on maps or signage with a C2## prefix.

“These roads are important to the Gannawarra, as they connect residents and services to our major towns and other regional locations,” Mr Rollinson said.

“It is important that these roads are maintained to a level our community expects, as it will ensure ease of mind for residents and visitors alike.”

ABOVE: Potter Lane, Appin was one of the many roads repaired following the 2022 floods.