Melton residents are invited to have their say on rural and growth area roads that need reviewing and upgrading.
Council is seeking feedback on issues like unsealed or narrow roads, regular maintenance issues, missing footpaths, unsafe locations, poor lighting and flooding as part of its Rural, Interface and Growth Area Road Upgrade Strategy.
Roads being reviewed as part of the strategy include: rural roads which are sometimes isolated, with little to no through traffic, often surrounded by farmland properties; interface roads providing a connection to growth and established areas, experiencing increasing traffic demand; and growth area roads which are existing roads identified to be upgraded to an urban standard in a precinct structure plan.
The strategy will not include state and federal roads, upgrades in established areas or road duplication.
Council is reviewing pavement conditions, public lighting, drainage and cyclist and pedestrian connections based on each road’s needs.
Mayor Kathy Majdlik said feedback would help inform where residents believe improvement is needed and help prioritise improvements
“As Australia’s fastest growing municipality, it’s important our local roads are safe and accessible for all users,” she said.
To see which roads will form part of the strategy and have your say, visit: conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/RIGARUS
Consultation closes on Monday, May 20.
