Works update - 21 August 2026

Published on 21 August 2026

Works update

Six graders currently out on maintenance rounds with two additional grader teams handling service requests
Graded roads damaged due to recent rain will be redone in the coming weeks

Tree plantings in Mill Street, Mortlake complete
Koroit tree replacement planting in new estate started
Top dressing on sunken areas in Railway Place, Port Fairy
Native vegetation signs installed along identified roadsides in the Shire’s north east.
Wet weather continues to restrict mowing in some areas but where possible it’s still being done

Damaged or missing bridge guardrail posts set for replacement next week
Patching crew have been busy carrying out pothole repairs and replacing missing or damaged reflector posts
Public facility cleaners continue to work through their programmed cleaning rounds
Street sweeper continuing with programmed rounds and clearing blocked stormwater pits
Bridge crew working through routine maintenance duties

CFA have advised of an increased risk of fire across the far south-west of Victoria. Significant grass growth followed by potential drying out during spring is likely to increase fire risk later in the season
Predicted exceptionally warm and dry spring is likely to result in an earlier start to the fire season so Council along with the CFA is preparing firebreaks to reduce potential fuel loads
It’s a timely reminder to start your bushfire season preparations such as updating your fire plan, keep long grass mowed and clear out gutters