The Road Management Plan, adopted at the August council meeting, outlines how often different types of roads and infrastructure are inspected, what council looks for during those inspections, and how quickly council will respond when issues or defects are identified.
It also describes the systems and processes council uses to prioritise works and allocate resources, ensuring that repairs and maintenance are carried out in a fair, consistent and transparent way.
The plan includes not only the roads themselves, but also associated assets such as footpaths, kerbs, drains and the vegetation within road reserves.
The updated plan has been adopted following community consultation earlier this year.
Mayor Shane Sali said the adoption of the updated plan strengthened council’s commitment to maintaining safe and reliable road infrastructure for the community.
“Council has a duty of care to ensure our roads are inspected, maintained and repaired in a way that supports the safety of all road users,” he said.
“The updated Road Management Plan provides a clear, transparent framework for how we deliver this responsibility.
“It ensures our inspection and repair regime is reasonable, consistent and aligned with state-wide best practice.
“Adoption of the plan means we can continue to manage our civil infrastructure in an efficient, equitable and transparent way, ensuring the best outcomes for our residents and visitors.”
To view the full Road Management Plan, visit greatershepparton.com.au/assets/files/documents/governance/meetings/2025/08/12.1_Road_Management_Plan_.pdf
To find out whether a local road is managed by council or Transport Victoria, visit greatershepparton.com.au/bpi/infrastructure/road-maintenance
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