Golden Plains Shire Council’s Road Management Plan 2025-2029 (the Plan) is now on public exhibition for four weeks after Council endorsed the Plan for public submissions at its meeting on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
The purpose of the Plan is to establish a system for road management functions and to set a performance standard for Golden Plains Shire’s road management functions. The Plan identifies responsibilities and maintenance standards and inspection regimes for all road assets within Council’s control.
The Plan has undergone a comprehensive internal review focusing on road assets, intervention standards, heavy vehicle usage, roadside use and responsibilities, road grading and the hierarchy of roads in line with State-wide regulations.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey said the Plan established clear standards in terms of how road condition is to be managed.
“The review of the Road Management Plan has been completed with the primary intent of minimising risks associated with the management of the road network. This review has focused on the responsible budgeting of road maintenance, while maximising road network safety for all users,” Cr Sharkey said.
“We encourage residents to view and read this document on Council’s website, and to provide any submissions or feedback over the next four weeks.”
The Plan is available for public exhibition and community feedback from Thursday 29 May until 5pm, Thursday 26 June 2025, and residents can provide feedback online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations. Hard copy submissions can also be completed at Council’s Customer Hubs located at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn or 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
For further information about the Road Management Plan 2025-2029, contact the Roads and Drainage Team on 5220 7111 or email [email protected].