Roadside slashing program starts this October

Published on 25 September 2024

Mount Alexander Shire Council will be starting its annual roadside slashing program this October, which is expected to continue until late November/early December (weather dependent).

Council slashes vegetation along the road shoulder of the majority of Council-managed sealed roads and rural intersections in the lead up to high-risk weather season each year.

Slashing vegetation along roadsides reduces the risk of grass fires when cars pull over to the side of the road. It also improves safety by creating clear lines of sight for road users.

Over the next two months Council’s team will progress through Maldon, Newstead, Guildford, Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Metcalfe and Taradale.

Procedures are in place to identify areas of high value vegetation and to reduce the spread of noxious weeds.

Council works with the CFA to understand areas of fire risk and the team takes weather conditions into account when planning the day’s work.

Please take care if you see the teams out and about as they are operating heavy equipment.

We encourage you to drive carefully as you overtake.

Find more information on our Roadside Slashing Program including an interactive map of where slashing is being undertaken on our Roadside slashing and spraying page.