Roads & Infrastructure

To see completed road grading within out Shire use our interactive map below:

Public Road Grading - Interactive Map

Not sure how it all works, watch our short tutorial video.

A vehicle crossing provides vehicular access to private property from the public traffic lane to the property boundary. In the urban area a vehicle crossing may consist of a concrete driveway and layback in the kerb and channel. In the rural area a crossing may consist of a sealed or unsealed pavement over a reinforced concrete pipe with concrete end-walls.

Under the Road Management Act 2004, it is the property owner's responsibility to maintain and provide access to their own property. Vehicle crossings are the responsibility of the abutting landowner and are constructed at the landowner’s expense. Landowners are responsible for ensuring that crossings are maintained in a safe condition. This includes maintaining gravel driveways, installation and maintenance of culvert crossings where needed and concrete type crossovers where kerb and channel exists.

Any person wishing to construct a vehicle crossing must first obtain a Works Within Road Reserve (WWRR) permit and comply with Council specifications and WWRR permit conditions when undertaking works. Council does not inspect, maintain or repair private vehicle crossings (driveways) and pathways on road reserves that provide access to land adjoining a road. This responsibility rests with the adjoining landowner.

If gravel from driveways, grass overgrowth or any such obstruction blocks culverts, it is the property owner's responsibility to unblock, maintain and keep culverts in working order.  

A landowner has a responsibility to keep a footpath clear of vegetation growing from their property. Under the provisions of Council’s local laws, Council may direct the landowner to trim the overhanging branches and any vegetation which impacts on the footpath. 

Nature strips are the piece of land situated between the edge of a road and the property boundary. Nature strips form part of the road reserve and are therefore under Southern Grampians Shire Council management. However, Council asks that residents maintain the basic upkeep of their nature strips so that the streetscape is kept free of hazards for the benefit of all.

Residents are reminded that garden beds, foliage or structures should not cause a line of sight problem for vehicles or pedestrians when using, entering or exiting an intersection, driveway or footpath. Council’s local laws officers may direct the landowner to trim the overhanging branches or encroaching vegetation if it becomes a public safety issue.

Council may undertake works where safety or significant amenity issue is present. 

Public Liability Insurance 

Public Liability insurance ensures that the public are safe and liability for any accidents is covered by the person undertaking these construction works on your behalf. A minimum of $10 million worth of public liability cover is required. Applicants are advised that proof of cover in the form of a Certificate of Currency is necessary before the application can be filled out on your behalf.

Fees

Each permit is assessed on the requirements of the job depending on location, type of work etc. The Permit Fees are detailed on the Application Form and must be paid at the time of application to our 1 Market Place, Hamilton office.

Reinstatement

Council's Works Manager is required to undertake or arrange reinstatement of affected infrastructure to Council standards.

All new driveways must be compliant with relevant Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) standards as suggested by Council. 

See a comprehensive list of road reseals, footpath maintenance and kerb and channel work scheduled for the 2024/25 financial year.

2024/25 Scheduled Works(PDF, 2MB)

As part of the ongoing 2022 flood recovery works, funding from the Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) fund have allowed for significant roadworks across the Southern Grampians Shire. 

Beginning on 13 January 2025 and continuing for approximately 3 months (weather permitting), small, medium and large works will be completed on the following roads. 

Thank you for your patience while this essential work is completed. 

The Naming or Renaming of Roads and Streets Policy was adopted by Council in 2021. This policy is essentially a representation of the Geographic Place Names Act 1998 and subsequently deemed superfluous.  

At council’s meeting on Tuesday 10 February 2026 it was upheld by Council to rescind this Policy.  The reasoning behind this decision was that the policy is simply a reiteration of the State Government’s Rules & Regulations with regards to naming/re-naming of roads.  This Council Policy was, in effect, a double-up.

There are still statutory requirements for naming of roads, features and localities and these can be found on the State Government Victoria’s Website at The naming rules

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How Do I Apply To Name Or Re-Name A Street Or Road?

A.  Visit the Victorian State Government Land Victoria Department of Transport & Planning Webpage for the Rules and Regulations! Start a naming proposal

Q. Will The Proposal Include Considerations Of Cultural Or Historical Significance?

A.  Your proposal should include background information on why the naming authority should consider naming or changing the name (ie.  why the proposed name is considered appropriate (include any historical, local or cultural relevance)!

Q. Can Anyone Initiate A Naming Proposal?

A. Yes, anyone can propose a new name or to change an existing name– just visit the website above and commence your proposal.

Q. Can Anyone Appeal The Naming Proposal?

A. Yes, anyone can appeal names proposed for roads and streets. How to respond to a naming proposal

Q. Who Has Authority To Endorse And Enter A Name In Vicnames?

A. The Registrar of Geographic Names. The Minister responsible under the Geographic Place Names Act 1998 may direct the Registrar to enter a name.