The Roads and Footpaths activity involves the maintenance of all local roads, kerbs, channels, bridges, street lighting, signs, parking, and footpaths.  Council does not maintain State Highways.

For Council, this means managing a road network of over 1,014 km of predominantly rural roads; 461kms sealed and 553kms of unsealed roads.  

The Roads and Footpaths activity is the largest single expenditure item accounting for more than half of Council's annual capital expenditure (2018/19 - 53%).

Roading Network Updates

Overweight Permits (OWP)

Payment is due before the OWP application will be processed. Please either fill out the form at the link [here/below/above] and email to [email protected] or submit a copy of a current OWP from another Road Controlling Authority (RCA) for the load and axle combination applied for to [email protected] . Payment instructions are on the form.

Overweight Permit (complete the application form, (PDF 724 KB) or, submit a copy of OWP from another RCA) $291 including GST

Overweight Permit Renewal (complete the application form, or, submit a copy of the OWP for renewal) $247 including GST

High Productivity Motor Vehicle (HPMV)

Payment is due before the HPMV application will be processed. Submit a copy of a current HPMV from another RCA for the load and axle combination applied for to [email protected] . Payment instructions are on the OWP form. (PDF 724 KB)

HPMV Permit (Attach a copy of an HPMV from another RCA. Payment instructions are on the OWP form) $367 including GST

HPMV Permit up to 10 identically configured HPVM vehicles, belonging to the same company $376 including GST

HPMV Permit Renewal (submit a copy of the HPMV permit for renewal) $247 including GST